Description
This Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice is a quick and easy homemade dish packed with flavorful veggies, scrambled eggs, and savory sauces. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner, the recipe uses day-old rice to achieve the ideal texture, delivering a delicious, restaurant-style meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2 eggs, scrambled
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, ensuring the pan is hot enough to cook the vegetables evenly.
- Cook vegetables: Add diced carrots and peas to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender but still retain some bite.
- Scramble the eggs: Push the cooked veggies to one side of the pan, crack the eggs onto the other side, and scramble them until fully cooked and fluffy.
- Add the rice: Incorporate the day-old cooked rice into the skillet, stirring to combine it thoroughly with the eggs and vegetables.
- Flavor the fried rice: Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and sprinkle black pepper over the rice mixture. Stir-fry everything for 4–5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the rice to heat through evenly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the fried rice hot. Enjoy this easy, tasty dish as a standalone meal or alongside your favorite proteins.
Notes
- Using day-old rice helps achieve the perfect texture by preventing sogginess.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, or corn for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
- Make sure to scramble the eggs separately in the pan to achieve fluffy texture before mixing them with other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
