Description
Easy Fried Rice is a delightful and versatile dish that brings the flavors of your favorite restaurant right into your kitchen. This quick meal can be prepared in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as a flavorful side dish for family gatherings. With the ability to customize with your choice of vegetables or proteins, this recipe transforms leftover rice into a satisfying and delicious meal that everyone will love. Toss in some soy sauce and sesame oil for that authentic taste, and enjoy a comforting dish that feels like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked rice (long or short grain)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1–2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons lite soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chill the cooked rice in the refrigerator to prevent it from becoming mushy when fried.
- In a large skillet or wok, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions and carrots until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and peas; cook for another minute.
- Push the veggies to one side of the skillet, pour in whisked eggs, and scramble until fully cooked. Mix with vegetables.
- Stir in chilled rice along with soy sauce and sesame oil; toss until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg