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BETTER THAN TAKE-OUT FRIED RICE

Quick and flavorful fried rice made with day-old rice, savory sauces, scrambled eggs, vegetables and your choice of protein. Ready in about 30 minutes and tastes better than most take-out versions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cooked long-grain white rice Cold or day-old rice for best texture
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce Or substitute with hoisin for vegetarian
  • 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
  • 1 cup Frozen peas and diced carrots Thawed
  • 0.5 cup Yellow onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 4 stalks Green onions Sliced, whites and greens separated
  • 8 ounces Cooked chicken breast or shrimp Optional; diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Transfer eggs to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and the sesame oil to the hot pan. Add the chopped onion and the white parts of the green onions, cook 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the peas and carrots and cook another 2 minutes until heated through.
  • Increase heat to high. Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes so the rice gets hot and starts to brown slightly.
  • Pour soy sauce and oyster sauce over the rice, sprinkle white pepper and salt, and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Continue stir-frying 2 minutes.
  • Add the cooked chicken or shrimp (if using) and the scrambled eggs back into the pan. Stir to combine and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the green parts of the green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a splash more soy sauce if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

For best results use day-old rice and a very hot pan. Substitute proteins or make it vegetarian by omitting meat and oyster sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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