Easy Fried Rice 


Ingredients


  • Cooked, chilled rice: White or brown, refrigerated.
  • Eggs
  • Veggies: Carrots, onions, green onions, peas, or your favorites.
  • Garlic: Freshly minced.
  • Soy sauce
  • Butter


Method

  • Scramble the eggs:
  • Heat a small knob of butter in a large sauté pan.
  • Scramble the eggs, breaking them into small pieces as they cook.
  • Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
  • Sauté the veggies and garlic:
  • Return the pan to medium heat.
  • Add onions, carrots, peas, and garlic.
  • Sauté until the veggies are softened and cooked through.
  • Stir-fry the rice:
  • Turn stove to high heat. Push the veggies to one side of the pan.
  • Add the remaining butter to the other side, then toss in the chilled rice and soy sauce
  • Stir everything together and continue sautéing for about 3 minutes, stirring every 15-20 seconds, until the rice and veggies begin to brown slightly.
  • Combine and finish:
  • Remove the pan from heat. Stir in green onions and scrambled eggs.
  • Season and serve:
  • Taste and adjust with salt, pepper or soy sauce
  • Serve warm and enjoy