Fried Rice
Cuisine: Asian
Dietary: None
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- s1 small onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (mixed)
- 2-3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1-2 green onions (chopped)
- Salt & Pepper to tasteProtein (optional: cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until scrambled.
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the diced onion for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the frozen peas and carrots and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Break up any clumps in the cold rice and add it to the pan. Stir everything together to combine.
- Pour in the soy sauce and optional sesame oil. Stir to evenly coat the rice and veggies. Add salt and pepper as needed.
- Return the scrambled eggs to the pan, along with any cooked protein you’re using (like chicken, shrimp, or tofu). Stir everything together to combine.
- Top with chopped green onions and give it a final toss. Enjoy!.