Fried Rice

Name: Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked white rice, day-old, cold; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 tsp white pepper

Classic wok-fried rice with eggs, vegetables, and soy sauce. Best made with day-old rice for the perfect dry, chewy texture.

20 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

ChineseSideStovetopVegetarianNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

4 cups cooked white rice, day-old, cold
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp white pepper

Instructions

1

Start with 4 cups day-old, cold cooked white rice, broken into individual grains.
2

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
3

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and white parts of 4 thinly sliced scallions. Stir-fry 30 seconds.
4

Add 1 cup thawed frozen peas and carrots and stir-fry 1-2 minutes.
5

Push to one side, add 2 lightly beaten eggs to empty side, scramble until just set, then mix with vegetables.
6

Add the cold rice and stir-fry, pressing to break up clumps, for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
7

Add 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Toss and cook 1 more minute.
8

Off heat, drizzle with 2 tsp toasted sesame oil and top with green scallion tops. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Fried Rice gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Fried Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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