Been making this dish for 40 plus years! A family favorite. All my kids requested the recipe when they got their own places
This recipe creates a delicious and customizable fried rice dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Feel free to adjust the vegetables, protein, and seasonings to your liking.
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Homemade Fried Rice: A Quick and Easy Weeknight Meal
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cooked White Rice | 3 cups (preferably day-old, cold rice works best) |
| Sesame Oil | 3 tablespoons |
| Frozen Peas and Carrots | 1 cup |
| Small Onion | 1, chopped |
| Minced Garlic | 2 teaspoons |
| Eggs | 2, beaten |
| Soy Sauce | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
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Heat the Oil (2 minutes):
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
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Sauté the Vegetables (5-7 minutes):
- Add the frozen peas, carrots, and chopped onion to the hot oil. Stir fry the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
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Scramble the Eggs (2 minutes):
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the pan and scramble them until fully cooked.
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Combine and Season (5 minutes):
- Add the cooked rice to the pan and spread it out evenly.
- Pour the soy sauce over the rice and vegetables.
- Using a spatula, mix everything together well to ensure the rice is evenly coated with the sauce and heated through.
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Final Stir Fry (3-5 minutes):
- Continue to stir fry the rice mixture for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until everything is well combined and heated through.
