Description
This easy and flavorful Fried Rice is packed with fresh vegetables, savory tamari soy sauce, and a hint of toasted sesame oil. Made with day-old rice for the perfect texture, it’s a quick and delicious dish that can be served as a side or a main meal. The addition of scrambled eggs and peas makes it satisfying and wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 4 green onions, white and green parts separated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups cooked white rice (day-old rice works best)
- 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Kosher salt and ground white pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and carrot, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the white parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, and add the beaten eggs to the empty space. Scramble the eggs, cooking until fully set.
- Add the frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- Add the tamari soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, and mix everything together. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to crisp up slightly.
- Season with kosher salt and white pepper to taste.
- Stir in the green parts of the green onions just before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Using day-old rice is ideal because it’s drier and won’t turn mushy when frying.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, peas, or corn for extra flavor and color.
- For a protein boost, you can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese