Fried Rice
This cherished Chinese staple features fluffy rice, fresh eggs, and tender vegetables, all infused with garlic, ginger, soy, and sesame.
Servings 4
Calories 867kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil such as avocado oil or vegetable oil, divided
- 2-4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 small white onion finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots peeled and finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas kept frozen until ready to use
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 4 cups cooked and chilled white rice such as jasmine or long grain white rice
- 2 green onions scallions, chopped, white and green parts separated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, or liquid aminos, or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the eggs and cook until scrambled and still moist, stirring frequently. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Add the peas, garlic, and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Fold in the rice and white portion of the green onions. Add the soy sauce to the sides of the pan (getting the soy sauce hot helps boost umami flavor). Add the sesame oil and stir to coat the rice and combine everything.
- Gently press the rice mixture into the bottom of the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the rice is lightly crisp and browned from the bottom of the pan. Stir and repeat the process until all rice is toasted.
- Stir in the scrambled eggs. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Top with the green portion of the green onions and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 867kcal | Carbohydrates: 161g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5552IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg