Better Than Takeout Fried Rice

📄 Ingredients Needed:

• 3 tablespoons butter (divided) 🧈

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten 🍳

• 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced 🥕

• 1 small white onion, chopped 🧅

• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

• 4-5 cups cold cooked rice (preferably jasmine or basmati) 🍚

• 1 cup frozen peas 🟢

• 4 green onions, thinly sliced 🌿

• 1/4 cup soy sauce (plus more to taste) 🍶

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil 🥡

• 3 teaspoons oyster sauce 🦪

• Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂

📄 Instructions:

1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn’t brown.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Return the cooked eggs to the pan, then add the sliced green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.

8. Stir everything together thoroughly until well combined and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.

9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, remembering that the soy sauce adds saltiness.

10. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade fried rice, either as a main dish or as a side! 🍽️

📄 Notes:

• 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.

• 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. 🍗

• 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.

• Reheating: To reheat, microwave with a sprinkle of water, or sauté in a pan with a bit of oil.

• Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add or substitute vegetables like bell peppers, bean sprouts, or broccoli.

• 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! 😋