Here's what to do with leftover rice (or why you should make rice to have for leftovers in the first place). Fried rice also makes excellent use of any vegetables you may have lying around, including peas, which are used in this recipe along with bacon, for smoky flavor. What's always advised is to add beaten eggs as a binder, and soy sauce for extra flavor. The eggs set up a little during cooking, too, for the characteristic taste and texture.