Simplest Fried Rice
Whip up a quick and flavorful meal with this 'Simplest Fried Rice' recipe, a go-to dish perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings. Made with cold, leftover white rice, tender scrambled eggs, a medley of vibrant peas and carrots, and savory soy sauce, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Fresh garlic and green onions provide a fragrant, aromatic touch, while a hint of salt and pepper rounds out the flavors. Cooked in a single skillet or wok for easy cleanup, this fried rice is versatile, satisfying, and infinitely customizable based on what you have on hand. Whether served as a side or a complete meal, 'Simplest Fried Rice' will quickly become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 stalks green onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Finely chop the green onions and garlic. Break the eggs into a small bowl and beat them lightly with a fork.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet. Scramble until just set, then remove them from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Increase the heat to high and add the cold, cooked rice to the skillet. Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
Drizzle in the soy sauce and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to evenly coat the rice in the sauce.
Return the scrambled eggs to the pan. Add the chopped green onions and mix everything together gently but thoroughly.
Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the fried rice in bowls or on plates while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 4046 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.8 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 795 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
