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Chinese Fried Rice

Chinese Fried Rice Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cold cooked white rice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 8 oz cooked protein (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Scramble eggs until softly set, then remove to a plate.
  2. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, then onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook 2 minutes, then add peas and carrots and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Add cold rice, spread in a layer, and stir-fry over high heat 4 to 5 minutes until golden in spots. Stir in soy sauce and white pepper.
  4. Return eggs to pan with green onions and sesame oil. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe comes together fastest if all your ingredients are prepped before you heat the pan. Leftover rice is key; fresh rice can turn clumpy. If you are adding a protein, cook it before you start and set it aside until the final toss.