Description
This Easy Fried Rice recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to transform day-old rice into a delicious meal packed with vegetables, eggs, and savory soy sauce. Perfect as a side or main dish, this classic Asian-inspired stir-fry is simple to make and customizable with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old cold rice)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped white onion (about 1 small onion)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 lightly beaten eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and cook vegetables: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, then sauté 1 cup chopped white onion and 1 cup frozen peas and carrots until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Scramble the eggs: Push the cooked vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the 2 lightly beaten eggs onto the empty side. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables in the skillet.
- Add rice and soy sauce: Add 3 cups of cooked rice to the vegetable and egg mixture. Pour in 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce, according to taste. Stir continuously, ensuring the rice is heated through and evenly combined with the other ingredients, about 5-7 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions if desired. Serve the fried rice immediately while hot.
Notes
- Day-old cold rice works best for this recipe to avoid mushy fried rice.
- You can customize this fried rice by adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity based on your preferred saltiness level.
- Feel free to swap frozen peas and carrots with fresh or other mixed vegetables.
- For vegan variation, omit eggs and use a plant-based oil instead of sesame oil if desired.
Keywords: fried rice, easy fried rice, quick fried rice, Asian fried rice, rice recipe, vegetable fried rice, egg fried rice