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

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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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of toasted sesame oil in Fried Rice?

The entry for Fried Rice calls for 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

Can I make Fried Rice gluten-free?

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

Does Fried Rice contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Fried Rice?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 8 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Fried Rice within two hours and eat it 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. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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