Description
A comforting classic fried rice dish featuring a delightful assortment of flavors and textures, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust for taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 1 cup protein of choice (diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a frying pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and scramble the eggs on the other side until fully cooked.
- Stir in the cooked rice and soy sauce, mixing everything thoroughly.
- Fold in your chosen protein and sliced green onions, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with more green onions if desired.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the rice to maintain its texture. Ensure everything is hot and the eggs are fully cooked before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 140mg