Name: Simple Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice (preferably leftover); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Simple Egg Fried Rice is a quick and easy dish perfect for using leftover rice. It combines fluffy scrambled eggs, vegetables, and aromatic seasonings to create a flavorful meal that can be served as a main or side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe brings a classic Asian-inspired fried rice to your table with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice (preferably leftover)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large eggs, beaten
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Scramble the eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble them until just set. Remove the eggs from the skillet and place them on a plate, setting aside for later.
Sauté aromatics: Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until the onions become soft and translucent, releasing their flavors.
Fry the rice and vegetables: Increase the heat to high and add the cooked rice along with the thawed peas and carrots. Stir-fry everything together for a few minutes until the rice is heated through and well combined with the vegetables.
Combine eggs and seasonings: Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet. Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the mixture, stirring thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly and infuse the rice with savory flavors.
Final seasoning and garnish: Season the fried rice with salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, stir in the thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, crisp finish.

Notes

Using leftover rice helps prevent clumping and results in better fried rice texture.
For extra protein, consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
Adjust soy sauce quantity based on your salt preference.
You can substitute vegetable oil with any neutral oil like canola or peanut oil.
Frozen peas and carrots should be thawed and drained to avoid excess moisture.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian