Description
A quick and flavorful fried rice recipe that’s perfect for using up leftover rice and assorted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked rice (day-old preferred)
- 3 large eggs (whisked)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
- 1 inch ginger (minced, optional)
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Skillet: Start by pouring 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a large skillet. Set the heat to medium and wait until the oil shimmers, which should take about 1 minute.
- Scramble the Eggs: While the oil heats up, take a bowl and whisk the 3 large eggs until they are fluffy. Carefully add the whisked eggs to the skillet. Stir gently as they cook until fully set and soft, which should take around 2-3 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the eggs to a plate to cool.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Using the same skillet where you scrambled the eggs, add 2 minced cloves of garlic and 1 inch of minced ginger if you decide to use them. Sauté these for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Cook the Vegetables: Toss in 2 cups of mixed vegetables such as peas, carrots, and corn. Stir-fry these veggies for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Rice and Soy Sauce: Add in 4 cups of cooked rice and pour in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Combine Everything: Gently fold in the scrambled eggs and 2 sliced green onions into the rice mixture. Mix for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture and feel free to customize vegetables according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: fried rice, easy recipe, vegetarian, quick meal, weeknight dinner