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Egg Fried Rice: The Ultimate 15-Minute Takeout-at-Home Recipe

This Egg Fried Rice is better than takeout and ready in just 15 minutes! This quick and easy recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients and leftover rice for a perfectly flavorful and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Toasted sesame oil provides the best flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Or any neutral oil with a high smoke point, divided.
  • 2 Large Eggs Lightly beaten.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots Thawed.
  • 3 cups Cooked Rice Chilled and preferably day-old.
  • 3 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce More to taste if needed.
  • 2 Green Onions Thinly sliced, whites and greens separated.

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok
  • 1 Spatula

Instructions
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the peas and carrots to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until tender.
  4. Increase heat to high. Add the cold rice to the skillet, using your spatula to break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the rice is heated through.
  5. Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, tossing to combine everything. Add the scrambled eggs and the green parts of the green onions back to the skillet. Toss for one more minute to combine all the ingredients.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Notes

For the best results, use day-old, refrigerated rice. This prevents the fried rice from becoming mushy.
Feel free to add other proteins like cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a more substantial meal.
Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your personal preference.
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