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Fried Rice

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Asian
easy
2h 0m
5
vegetarian
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 30 min
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Joshua Weissman
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Ingredients
  • 4 cups Ricecooked, leftover
  • 3 Eggsscrambled
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted butter(optional)or oil
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp White vinegar
  • 3 Garlic clovesgrated
  • 1 inch knob Gingergrated
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oilor other high heat oil
  • 1 Carrotdiced
  • 1 bunch Green onionsgreens sliced into 1-inch segments, whites finely sliced
  • 1 cup Frozen peas
  • Sesame oil(optional)for seasoning
Instructions
  1. 1

    Cook rice using your preferred method and let it chill completely in the refrigerator.

    1h 0m

  2. 2

    Crack and whisk 3 eggs with salt. Heat butter in a skillet, add eggs, cook, and chop.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Mix sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a skillet, add diced carrot, cook until soft. Add green onions, cook until colored.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Add frozen peas, cook until hot but not mushy.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Add chilled rice, keep pan hot, stir until rice is hot and slightly crispy.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Add soy sauce mixture, turn off heat, mix well. Fold in scrambled eggs.

    3 min

  8. 8

    Optionally season with sesame oil and salt to taste.

    1 min

Equipment Needed
Rice cooker or pot
Non-stick skillet
Bowl
Whisk
Spoon
Cutting board

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