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Amazing Easy Fried Rice

Amazing Easy Fried Rice: Scrumptious Comfort in Minutes

Amazing Easy Fried Rice is a quick and customizable dish that transforms leftover rice into a delightful meal in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 cups cooked white rice Must be leftover and chilled for best texture
  • 1 tablespoon butter Adds richness; substitute with vegetable oil if needed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Any neutral oil will do
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup carrots Finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas Can use fresh peas for extra flavor
For the Flavors
  • 2 cloves minced garlic A must for flavor enhancement
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Opt for gluten-free tamari if needed
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used instead
  • to taste salt & pepper Essential for seasoning
For Protein (if desired)
  • 2 eggs Beaten; can omit for a vegan version

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Amazing Easy Fried Rice
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add finely chopped carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Incorporate diced onions and season with salt and pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Push veggies to one side, add vegetable oil, and pour in beaten eggs, scrambling until set.
  6. Add chilled cooked rice, breaking clumps with a spatula and stir-fry for 2-4 minutes.
  7. Stir in frozen peas and more vegetable oil if needed; fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Drizzle soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over rice and toss everything.
  9. Let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure rice is leftover and chilled for best texture. Feel free to customize with extra veggies or proteins.

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