Freakin' Fantastic Fried Rice Recipe
The Freakin' Fantastic Fried Rice Recipe is fast, tasty and very easy to make. It is perfect for busy days. This dish uses simple ingredients you already have at home.
Ingredients
- Cooked rice – 4 cups cold
- Eggs – 3 large
- Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 1 tablespoon minced
- Onion – 1 small chopped
- Carrots – ½ cup diced
- Green peas – ½ cup
- Soy sauce – 3 tablespoons
- Sesame oil – 1 teaspoon
- Green onions – 2 tablespoons chopped
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
Prepare the Rice
- Use cold cooked rice. Break all clumps with clean hands. This helps rice fry better.
Heat the Pan
- Place a large pan on medium heat. Add vegetable oil. Let it heat for one minute.
Cook the Eggs
- Crack eggs into the pan. Stir fast until softly scrambled. Remove eggs and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables
- Add garlic and onion to the pan. Cook until soft and fragrant. Add carrots and peas.
Add the Rice
- Put rice into the pan. Stir well with vegetables. Cook until rice feels hot.
Season the Rice
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over rice. Sprinkle salt and black pepper. Mix evenly.
Add Eggs Back
- Return scrambled eggs to the pan. Stir gently so eggs mix with rice.
Finish and Garnish
- Cook for two more minutes. Turn off heat. Add green onions before serving.
Notes
- Always use cold rice for best texture.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while cooking.
- Use high heat for better flavor.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp if desired.
- Taste before serving and adjust seasoning.