Description
Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice is a fast and flavorful dish made with day-old rice, vegetables, eggs, and savory seasonings. It’s versatile, customizable, and perfect as a main dish or a side for your favorite Asian-inspired meals.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked day-old rice (white or jasmine preferred)
- 3 eggs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
- Scramble the eggs until just set, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan, then sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and peas until softened.
- Stir in the cold rice, breaking up any clumps, and cook until heated through and slightly crisp.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to coat the rice evenly.
- Return scrambled eggs to the pan and stir in green onions.
- Adjust seasoning with more soy sauce if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
Day-old rice gives the best texture and prevents mushiness.Add protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a heartier meal.For a spicy kick, stir in sriracha or chili flakes.Frozen vegetables can be used—just thaw slightly before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
