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Fantastic Fried Rice

Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice

This Fantastic Fried Rice is a quick, delicious dish that is perfect for busy weeknights and customizable for every taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 4 cups Cold Cooked Rice Ideally day-old for best results.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Diced Carrots Dice them small for quicker cooking.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas No thawing required.
  • 1 medium Onion Or use scallions for added flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for best flavor release.
  • 1 inch Ginger Minced or grated.
For Protein (Optional)
  • 2 large Eggs Scrambled until just set.
  • 1 cup Tofu Use firm tofu for added texture.
For Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Regular or low-sodium to preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Optional, can substitute with soy sauce and brown sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Drizzle for nutty aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Scramble the beaten eggs until just set, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add another tablespoon of oil, then sauté the diced onion, carrots, garlic, and ginger for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the frozen peas, heating for about 1 minute. Add the cold cooked rice, spreading it in a thin layer and allowing it to fry undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until crisp.
  4. Gently stir the rice, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes and breaking up clumps to ensure even heating.
  5. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce to the pan, mixing in the scrambled eggs to combine all ingredients into a cohesive dish.
  6. Drizzle sesame oil over the rice, fold in chopped scallions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use cold, day-old rice and ensure high heat for cooking.

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