Whenever I make fried rice I follow these 3 rules. I know there are a lot more but so far, these 3 magic rules have made a huge difference: 1- Use day-old rice: It will lead to a better texture which will help enhance the flavors of all the ingredients. 2- Keep It Simple: Fried rice does not need to be overcomplicated. They might be simple ingredients but the combination of all the flavors is what makes fried rice magic. 3- Once it is done cooking, let it rest: Once you are done cooking, let the fried rice rest. It will combine the flavors even more.