Description
Chinese takeout meets home-cooked magic in this better than takeout fried rice, a quick and flavorful dish packed with savory goodness. Crispy rice, tender vegetables, and protein come together in a skillet, bringing restaurant-quality comfort directly to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1 small onion, chopped
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Cooking Oil:
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Ignite a large skillet or wok with sesame oil, establishing a sizzling medium-high heat foundation for your culinary adventure.
- Introduce a vibrant medley of peas, carrots, onions, and minced garlic into the heated landscape, allowing them to dance and soften while releasing their aromatic essence for 3-4 minutes.
- Gently shift the vegetable constellation to one side of the skillet, creating a dedicated zone for egg transformation, then pour beaten eggs into the cleared space and scramble them into delicate, golden wisps.
- Merge the rice into this flavor-packed terrain, generously baptizing the grains with soy sauce and thoroughly intertwining each component to ensure a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
- Continue the culinary choreography by stir-frying the entire mixture, allowing the rice to absorb surrounding flavors and reach a robust, steaming temperature.
- Elevate the dish from skillet to plate, presenting a versatile creation ready to shine as either a compelling side or a hearty main course.
Notes
- Swap out regular rice for cauliflower rice to create a low-carb, keto-friendly version that’s equally delicious and nutritious.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu during the vegetable stir-frying stage for a more substantial meal.
- Use cold, day-old rice to prevent mushy texture and ensure each grain remains separate and perfectly crisp during cooking.
- Experiment with different soy sauce varieties like tamari for gluten-free options or liquid aminos for a lighter, less salty flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg