Description
This Better Than Takeout Fried Rice recipe is a quick, easy, and flavorful dish made with pantry staples and leftover rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect customizable meal or side dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old or leftover rice)
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add peas, carrots, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until tender.
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet and lower the heat to medium-low.
- Pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side and scramble.
- Add the rice and soy sauce, mixing everything together.
- Stir-fry until the rice is heated through and well-coated with soy sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
- For the best results, use day-old rice to avoid mushiness.
- Customize the recipe with proteins like chicken, shrimp, or tofu, or add extra vegetables.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste for a less salty dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
