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YIAYIA’s FRIED RICE

YIAYIA’s Fried Rice is a comforting and colorful stir-fried dish with fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and a hint of sesame, inspired by home-cooked tradition.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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

  1. Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add vegetable oil, sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
  3. Add carrots and red bell pepper, cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
  4. Push veggies aside, pour beaten eggs on the other side, scramble until set.
  5. Add rice, green peas, and soy sauce, toss everything together until combined.
  6. Stir-fry for another 3–5 minutes letting some bits crisp slightly.
  7. 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.
  • Author: Monica
  • 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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