Description

This easy and delicious fried rice recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Packed with flavor and customizable with your favorite proteins, it’s a versatile dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

3 cups cooked and cooled white rice (preferably day-old)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
3 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Scramble Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok. Add beaten eggs, scramble until set, then transfer to a plate.
Sauté Vegetables: Add remaining oil to the pan, sauté garlic and mixed vegetables until tender.
Add Rice: Add rice to the pan, break it up, and heat through.
Season: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Return eggs to the pan, toss everything together.
Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

For extra protein, consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
Day-old rice yields the best texture, but freshly made rice can be cooled in the fridge for 20 minutes as a workaround.