Description
A quick and customizable fried rice recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a delicious lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or sesame)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Scramble the eggs in the pan until fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the cooked rice and mixed vegetables.
- Stir-fry for a few minutes until heated through.
- Add the scrambled eggs back to the pan, pour in the soy sauce, and mix well.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Garnish with green onions if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Use day-old rice for better texture and prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy. Stir continuously while cooking to ensure even heating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: fried rice, quick meal, easy recipe, Asian cuisine, vegetarian