📄 Ingredients Needed:
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3 tablespoons butter (divided) 🧈
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3 eggs, lightly beaten 🍳
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1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced 🥕
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1 small white onion, chopped 🧅
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3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
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4-5 cups cold cooked rice (preferably jasmine or basmati) 🍚
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1 cup frozen peas 🟢
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4 green onions, thinly sliced 🌿
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1/4 cup soy sauce (plus more to taste) 🍶
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2 teaspoons sesame oil 🥡
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3 teaspoons oyster sauce 🦪
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Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
📄 Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt.
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Pour in the beaten eggs and let them set for 30-40 seconds before scrambling. Once cooked, transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same pan. Once melted, add the diced carrot and chopped onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
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Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the cold rice and frozen peas, spreading the rice in an even layer. Let it cook undisturbed for 1 minute to develop some crispiness on the bottom.
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Stir the rice and repeat the process a couple of times, letting the rice crisp up between stirs. This should take about 3-4 minutes total.
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Return the cooked eggs to the pan, then add the sliced green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.
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Stir everything together thoroughly until well combined and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste, remembering that the soy sauce adds saltiness.
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Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade fried rice, either as a main dish or as a side! 🍽️
📄 Notes:
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Rice Preparation: For best results, cook your rice a day ahead and refrigerate it overnight. Spreading it on a baking sheet uncovered in the refrigerator helps it dry out properly.
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Protein Options: Add cooked chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu to make it a full meal. Simply cook the protein first, remove it from the pan, and add it back in at the end. 🍗
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Storage: Leftover fried rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
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Reheating: To reheat, microwave with a sprinkle of water, or sauté in a pan with a bit of oil.
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Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add or substitute vegetables like bell peppers, bean sprouts, or broccoli.
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Spice Level: For a spicier version, add sriracha, chili oil, or red pepper flakes. 🌶️
✨ Enjoy this quick, easy, and delicious fried rice that will make you forget all about takeout! 😋
