Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked rice, day-old
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add vegetable oil, sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
- Add carrots and red bell pepper, cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Push veggies aside, pour beaten eggs on the other side, scramble until set.
- Add rice, green peas, and soy sauce, toss everything together until combined.
- Stir-fry for another 3–5 minutes letting some bits crisp slightly.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, toss in green onions, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking as stir-frying is fast.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste for saltiness.
- Can add protein like chicken or tofu if desired.
- Reheat leftovers in a pan for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Fusion / Home-style
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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