Description
Fried rice is a delightful fusion of flavors that transforms leftover ingredients into a quick, satisfying meal. This recipe features tender grains of rice, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy scrambled eggs, all harmoniously blended with savory soy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, fried rice invites endless customization, ensuring it remains a cherished staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop vegetables and beat eggs.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Scramble the beaten eggs until fluffy; set aside.
- Add more oil if needed and sauté the vegetables for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Mix in the cooked rice, breaking up clumps while stirring.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Add scrambled eggs and chopped green onions; stir to combine.
- Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg