Better Than Takeout Fried Rice
Skip the takeout and make this easy, delicious fried rice at home! Packed with veggies, scrambled eggs, and perfectly seasoned rice, it’s a quick and versatile dish that’s better than your favorite restaurant version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked white rice (day-old or leftover rice works best)
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet:
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the vegetables:
- Add the peas, carrots, onion, and minced garlic. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Scramble the eggs:
- Lower the heat to medium-low and push the vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the other side and cook, stirring, until scrambled.
- Combine with rice:
- Add the cooked rice and soy sauce to the skillet. Mix everything together, stirring well to combine and evenly coat the rice with the soy sauce.
- Finish cooking:
- Stir-fry for an additional 4-5 minutes, ensuring the rice is thoroughly heated.
- Serve:
- Serve hot as a side dish or a main course.
Notes
- Customize it! Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a protein boost.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with chopped green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer less salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 280kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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