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Better Than Takeout Fried Rice: A Quick Flavor Burst

Experience the joy of Better Than Takeout Fried Rice with vibrant veggies and aromatic jasmine rice for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice chilled
For the Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or sesame oil
  • 2 Eggs can omit for vegan version
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Carrots diced
  • 1 cup Peas thawed
  • 2 Green Onions sliced
For the Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce optional

Equipment

  • skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, pour in the beaten eggs and stir continuously until they are scrambled and fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set them aside, leaving any leftover oil to infuse flavor in the next steps.
  2. Add another tablespoon of oil to the same skillet and heat it over medium-high. Once hot, add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for about 2 minutes until the onions turn translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced carrots and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, toss in the thawed peas and stir for an additional minute until they’re heated through.
  4. Incorporate the chilled jasmine rice into the skillet, breaking apart any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry the rice for 4-5 minutes until it’s heated through and begins to develop a light golden color.
  5. Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet and drizzle in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and a splash of toasted sesame oil. Mix everything together thoroughly.
  6. Finally, stir in the sliced green onions and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional minute to warm the green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use chilled, day-old rice for best texture. Customize with your favorite veggies and adjust sauces based on taste.

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