Better Than Takeout Fried Rice – Easy Recipes with Rice
Better Than Takeout Fried Rice made easy at home with fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, veggies, and savory soy flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably cold and day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the peas and carrots and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side.
- Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the cold rice.
- Stir-fry everything together, breaking up any clumps of rice.
- Pour in the soy sauce, toss to coat evenly, and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the green onions and cook for 1 more minute.
- Serve hot and enjoy!