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Buttery Egg Fried Rice

Buttery Egg Fried Rice

Cold cooked rice stir fried in butter with onion, peas, carrots, soft scrambled eggs, and a light soy glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 415 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cup cold cooked rice day old
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 12 oz frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Onion. Cook the onion in the butter until soft.
  • Vegetables. Add the peas and carrots and cook until hot.
  • Eggs. Scramble the eggs in the pan and break them into small pieces.
  • Rice. Add the cold rice and stir fry for four minutes.
  • Season. Add the soy sauce and pepper and toss well.

Notes

Substitutions: Low sodium soy sauce lowers the salt, and brown rice replaces white.
Tips: Use cold rice and a hot pan.
Storage: Three days refrigerated or one month frozen.
Nutrition is calculated for one serving.
Keyword Buttery Egg Fried Rice, Cooked Rice, Frozen Peas and Carrots, Soy Sauce, Unsalted Butter