Easy Fried Rice
If you're looking for a quick and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner, this easy recipe for Fried Rice is an excellent choice that's sure to please your taste buds! Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it's also incredibly flavorful, thanks to the combination of colorful vegetables and scrambled eggs, all seasoned with a delicious blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400g) cooked rice (obtained from 3/4 cup (130g) uncooked rice) , chilled overnight
- 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
- 1 small onion (about 100g) , chopped
- 1 medium carrot (about 90g) , peeled and diced
- 2 scallions (about 30g) , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tsp (5g) minced fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5ml) oyster sauce
- 1 tsp (3ml) sesame oil
- 2 small eggs
- 1/2 cup (60g) frozen peas
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- First, you need to make sure you have the cooked rice, preferably one day old. But fresh will work well too if you take time to let it cool down first.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots, and cook for about 6 minutes until tender.
- Add minced ginger and garlic and cook for about 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add rice, stir to combine and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and cook for about 2 minutes more.
- Push the rice to the sides of the pan. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil into the center and add the eggs in the middle. Scramble the eggs and then stir them in with the rice mixture.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Stir to combine. Season if needed with more salt and pepper.
- Add chopped scallions and serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 3Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 50.3gProtein: 9.3gFat: 15.1gSaturated Fat: 3.3gCholesterol: 109mgSugar: 4.5g