Description
Learn how to make delicious and easy fried rice at home with this simple recipe. This classic Asian-inspired dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced, optional)
Instructions
- Cook Scrambled Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil, scramble beaten eggs until cooked, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Add peas, carrots, cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir-fry Rice: Add rice, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Season and Finish: Add soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, mix well. Fold in eggs, green onions, cook for 1 minute. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best results.
- Customize with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
