Amazing Easy Fried Rice
A quick, delicious way to transform leftover rice into a satisfying dish with a perfect blend of vegetables, eggs, and flavorings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked White Rice (Leftover, chilled) Use cold, leftover rice for the best texture.
- 2 tablespoons Butter For richness.
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil For cooking.
- 1 cup Carrots (Finely chopped)
- 1 cup Onions (Diced)
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 large Eggs (Beaten)
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil For aroma.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- ½ teaspoon Pepper To taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Make sure your leftover rice is cold and clump-free. Chop the vegetables and set everything aside.
Cooking
- In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and carrots. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to high, and add the cold rice. Break up any clumps and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the frozen peas, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another couple of minutes.
- Push the rice mixture to one side of the pan. In the other side, pour the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them into the rice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot!
Notes
This dish can be served as a main dish or as a side. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave or stir-fry it again.