Description
This easy fried rice recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that can be whipped up in no time. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with Asian-inspired flavors, it’s perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old and chilled)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Cook Beaten Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok. Add beaten eggs, scramble until just cooked, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add remaining oil to the pan, sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir-Fry Rice and Vegetables: Add chilled rice to the pan, stir-fry until heated through. Add mixed vegetables, stir-fry, then return eggs to the pan.
- Season and Garnish: Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Cold, day-old rice gives the best texture.
- You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a heartier version.
- Feel free to swap in other vegetables based on what you have.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
