Cold rice holds its shape; fresh rice will fall apart.
Under 30 min · Cheap · Vegetarian
Egg Fried Rice
The fastest dinner in this collection that still feels like a real meal.
Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 cups cookedRice
- 3Eggs
- 3Green onions
- 2 tbspSoy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbspVegetable oil
- 1/2 cupFrozen peas (optional)
- 1 tspSesame oil (optional)
- 1 cloveGarlic
Method
Heat oil until shimmering; add garlic and the white parts of the onions.
Pour in beaten eggs; when half-set add the rice and stir so the egg coats the grains.
Add peas and soy sauce; fry until the rice pops, 3 minutes.
Finish with green onion tops and sesame oil.
Tap a step number to cross it off. Safe internal temperatures follow USDA FSIS guidance.
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