Easy Fried Rice Dinner (Printable Version)
Fluffy rice with eggs, vegetables, and a savory sauce. Fast stove-top meal for any night.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 cups cooked long or short grain rice
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 large eggs, whisked
→ Additional Ingredients
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1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
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1/2 cup diced carrots
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1/2 cup frozen peas
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1 to 2 teaspoons minced garlic
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3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon sesame oil or oyster sauce
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Transfer the cooked rice to a shallow pan and refrigerate until completely chilled.
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Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots and sauté for 3 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add frozen peas and cook for 1 minute more. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour in the whisked eggs and gently scramble until just cooked through. Combine with the vegetables.
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Add the chilled rice to the skillet. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
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Serve the fried rice immediately while warm.
# Additional Notes:
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For optimal texture, use day-old cooked rice to prevent stickiness. Substitute oyster sauce for sesame oil for a deeper savory note.