Better Than Takeout Fried Rice - Easy Recipes
This better than takeout fried rice is a quick and flavorful dish loaded with veggies, eggs, and rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion and carrots; cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in peas and garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Push vegetables to the side of the skillet, add remaining oil, and pour in the beaten eggs.
- Scramble the eggs until just set, then mix them into the vegetables.
- Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil; toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.