Description
This easy fried rice recipe is a quick and delicious stovetop dish that mimics the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant. Made with simple ingredients like leftover rice, eggs, baby carrots, peas, and soy sauce, it comes together in just 15 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or using up leftovers.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- ⅔ cup chopped baby carrots
- ½ cup frozen green peas
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste
- 3 cups leftover cooked and chilled white rice
Eggs
Seasonings and Oils
Grains
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Place the chopped baby carrots in a small saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a low boil and cook the carrots for 3 to 5 minutes until tender. Stir in the frozen peas, then immediately drain the mixture in a colander to remove all the water.
- Heat the Wok and Cook Vegetables: Heat a wok over high heat until very hot. Add the vegetable oil, then quickly stir in the cooked carrots, peas, and minced garlic (if using). Stir-fry this mixture for about 30 seconds to release the flavors and combine the ingredients.
- Scramble the Eggs: Push the vegetables to the side of the wok and crack the eggs into the empty space. Stir quickly to scramble the eggs together with the vegetables, cooking until the eggs are just set.
- Add Rice and Seasonings: Add the chilled leftover white rice to the wok. Pour in the soy sauce and toss everything thoroughly to evenly coat the rice. Drizzle with the sesame oil and toss again to incorporate the nutty flavor.
- Serve: Once heated through and well mixed, serve the fried rice hot. Garnish optionally with sliced green onions for extra flavor and color. Enjoy your quick and tasty fried rice!
Notes
- Using leftover chilled rice helps to avoid clumping and achieves the perfect fried rice texture.
- Feel free to customize with other vegetables like bell peppers, corn, or mushrooms for variation.
- Add protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make it a complete meal.
- Soy sauce quantity can be adjusted according to your taste preference and dietary restrictions.
- Sauté garlic only briefly to avoid burning and bitterness.