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Classic Fried Rice

Name: Classic Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 3 cup cooked rice day-old, cold; 2 pcs large egg beaten; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 pcs yellow onion finely diced; 1 pcs carrot finely diced; 0.5 cup frozen pea; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 pcs green onion sliced

This recipe transforms leftover rice and common ingredients into a flavorful and satisfying meal. Quick to prepare, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a hearty lunch.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 25 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 418 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

3 cupcooked rice, day-old, cold
2 pcslarge egg, beaten
2 tbspvegetable oil
0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely diced
1 pcscarrot, finely diced
0.5 cupfrozen pea
2 clovegarlic, minced

sauce

3 tbspsoy sauce
1 tspsesame oil

garnish

2 pcsgreen onion, sliced

Equipment

wok · spatula · frying pan · small bowl

The method

Step by step

1
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and set aside.
About 1 min
2
In another small bowl, combine the soy sauce and sesame oil for the sauce.
About 1 min
3
Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure your pan is very hot before adding ingredients for a good stir-fry.
4
Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble them until just set, then remove from the pan and set aside.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the eggs; they will continue to cook slightly when added back in.
5
Add the remaining vegetable oil to the pan.
6
Add the yellow onion and carrot to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
About 3 min
7
Stir in the frozen peas and minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
8
Add the cold cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with your spatula, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Using day-old, cold rice is crucial for good fried rice texture, as it's less sticky.
9
Pour the combined soy sauce and sesame oil mixture over the rice and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.
About 1 min
10
Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and mix them into the fried rice.
About 1 min
11
Garnish with sliced green onion before serving.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

68%Score

Calories: 417.8kcal
Protein: 10.9g
Carbs: 66.1g
Fat: 11.9g
Fibre: 3.7g
Sugar: 3.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a microwave or a pan over medium heat until warmed through.