Description
This Better Than Take-Out Fried Rice recipe will make you ditch the restaurant version for good. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can enjoy delicious homemade fried rice that’s packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked and chilled jasmine or long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (for finish)
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Eggs: Heat sesame oil in a large wok or skillet. Add beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Vegetables and Rice: Stir in peas, carrots, and chilled rice. Mix in soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, and salt.
- Finish and Serve: Return scrambled eggs to the pan, add green onions, sesame oil, and toss to combine. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture.
- Feel free to add cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu for extra protein.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
