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Easy Fried Rice

A quick and tasty side or main dish made with leftover rice and simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup Carrots, diced
  • 2 tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Peas, frozen
Eggs and Rice
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 2 cups White rice, cooked
Seasoning and Oils
  • 4 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in carrots and peas, cooking until tender.
  4. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and pour in the beaten eggs, scrambling until fully cooked.
  5. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, mixing everything together.
  6. Season with soy sauce and garlic powder, and drizzle with sesame oil. Stir well and cook for a few more minutes.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve hot right from the pan. Add chopped green onions or sesame seeds on top. Offer extra soy sauce or chili sauce on the side. Cool the rice before storing, keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3–4 days. To freeze, use a freezer-safe container.