Description
Fried rice is a delightful and versatile dish that turns leftover ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. With perfectly cooked rice, vibrant vegetables, and your choice of protein, this dish bursts with flavor and can be customized to suit any palate. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cooked protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and beating eggs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the mixed vegetables for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Push the vegetables aside and scramble the eggs on the other side of the pan until cooked through.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir everything together.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture while stirring to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Add your choice of protein and stir until heated through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg