Easy Fried Rice
A quick and versatile dish that combines delicious flavors using leftover rice, making for a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice (long or short grain) Day-old rice works best.
- 2 Tablespoons butter For cooking.
- 2 large eggs (whisked) Optional for vegetarian variant.
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped carrots
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic To taste.
- 3 Tablespoons lite soy sauce Adjust to taste.
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil Can replace with oyster sauce.
- Salt and Pepper To taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the cooked rice in the refrigerator to chill until ready to use.
- In a large skillet or wok, add the butter and heat it over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and carrots, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and frozen peas, cooking for another minute.
- Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet, then pour the whisked eggs onto the other side. Scramble the eggs, then mix them with the veggies.
- Gently stir in the chilled cooked rice until well combined.
- Add the soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing everything to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Serve it hot as a main dish or a side. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for better presentation. For storage, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.