Description
Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice is a quick and easy homemade fried rice recipe featuring cold cooked rice, sautéed onions, peas and carrots, and scrambled eggs all flavored with savory soy sauce. This satisfying dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal that’s both comforting and flavorful.
Ingredients
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Fried Rice
- 4 cups cold, cooked rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 12 oz frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Heat butter: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted to create a flavorful base for your fried rice.
- Sauté onion: Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, releasing its sweet aroma and softening it for the dish.
- Cook vegetables: Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and cook until warmed through, mixing them evenly with the onions.
- Add rice and soy sauce: Stir in the cold cooked rice and pour in the soy sauce. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the rice is well-coated with the soy sauce for rich flavor.
- Cook eggs separately: Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet, pour the beaten eggs into the empty space, and scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
- Combine eggs and rice: Stir the scrambled eggs into the rice mixture, blending the ingredients uniformly for a complete fried rice dish.
- Serve: Serve the fried rice hot. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for best texture that doesn’t clump.
- You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables with fresh ones as preferred.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to taste or use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic, ginger, or a splash of sesame oil.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated easily.
