Better Than Takeout Fried Rice

🍚 Better Than Takeout Fried Rice

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 3-4

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably chilled/day-old)
• 3 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium is recommended)

🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté the Aromatics:
   Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and the frozen peas and carrots. Sauté for about 3–5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
2. Add Garlic:
   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
3. Scramble the Eggs:
   Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked, then mix them back into the vegetables.
4. Fry the Rice:
   Add the cooked rice to the pan. Pour the soy sauce over the top. Stir everything together well, breaking up any rice clumps with your spatula.
5. Crisp and Serve:
   Fry the mixture for another 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is heated through and slightly browned.

💡 Pro-Tips for Success

• The Rice: If you don’t have leftover rice, cook a fresh batch, spread it on a baking sheet, and put it in the freezer for 15 minutes to dry it out before cooking.
• Heat: Keep the heat high! Fried rice is meant to be cooked fast to achieve that signature “sear.”
• Add-ins: Feel free to add cooked chicken, shrimp, or a pinch of ginger for extra flavor.
  Enjoy your homemade feast!