Classic Egg Fried Rice with Peas and Carrots

Classic Egg Fried Rice with Peas and Carrots

ByDorothy Miller
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Fried rice is what I make with the container of rice left in the fridge. Scrambled egg, peas, carrots, garlic and green onions, a splash of soy sauce and a few drops of sesame oil, and dinner comes together fast.

It is also endlessly flexible. Leftover chicken, shrimp or ham can go in with the rice.

Why day-old rice matters

Freshly cooked rice is soft and steamy, and it clumps into a sticky mass in the pan. Cold rice from the fridge has dried out a little, so the grains separate and fry. If you only have fresh rice, spread it on a tray and let it cool and dry first.

Keep the heat high and keep things moving. Quick weeknight meals are also the theme of my chicken dinner recipes.

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Classic Fried Rice

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Day-old rice stir-fried with egg, peas, carrots, garlic and green onions in soy sauce and sesame oil.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Scramble the eggs until cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining oil. Stir-fry the carrots and peas for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  4. Add the garlic and green onions and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and toss to coat.
  7. Return the eggs to the pan, stir and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Cook 1-2 minutes more until heated through. Serve hot.

Notes

Cold, day-old rice fries best because the grains stay separate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add meat?

Cooked chicken, shrimp or ham all work. Add them with the rice so they heat through.

What oil should I use?

A neutral vegetable oil for frying. The sesame oil is only for flavor at the end.

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