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How to Make the Best Fried Rice

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Egg Fried Rice Recipe

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Making fried rice at home is one of my favorite things to do! It’s so easy but you have to prep the rice ahead of time. I like to make it the day before to guarantee that it’ll be dried out otherwise it’ll turn mushy when you make it.

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Make your life easier and buy a bag of frozen carrots and peas to add to it!

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So delicious! The whole family loves it!

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Fried Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter or oil
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 cups frozen peas & carrots
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3-4 cups white rice cooked and cooled
  • 2-4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Diced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the butter or oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat on the stove.
  • Add the eggs to the pan and scramble, then remove the scrambled eggs to a separate dish.
  • Add the sesame oil to the pan.
  • Using a wooden spoon or spatula, gently scrape any remaining egg bits, incorporating them into the sesame oil.
  • Add the frozen peas & carrots to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until thawed and warmed through.
  • Add the diced onion and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the onion pieces become translucent.
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • Add the rice and stir to combine all of the ingredients.
  • Add the soy sauce and toss to fully incorporate and coat the rice. Continue to cook 2-3 minutes or until warmed throughout.
  • Gently fold in the cooked scrambled eggs.
  • Serve garnished with diced green onions and enjoy.

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