Better Than Takeout Fried Rice 🍳

 Better Than Takeout Fried Rice 

Ingredients:

3 cups of cooked, cold rice (preferably day-old)

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 cup of mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)

2 large eggs, beaten

3 tablespoons of soy sauce

1 tablespoon of oyster sauce (optional)

1 teaspoon of sesame oil

2 green onions, sliced

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional: 1 cup of cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu (diced)

Instructions:

Prepare the Rice:

If you don't have leftover rice, cook 1½ cups of uncooked rice according to the package instructions and let it cool completely. Cold rice works best for fried rice as it prevents the dish from becoming mushy.

Cook the Vegetables:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the Vegetables and Protein:

Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are tender.

If using cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu, add it to the skillet and stir-fry until heated through.

Cook the Eggs:

Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the other side and scramble them until fully cooked.

Mix the scrambled eggs with the vegetable and protein mixture.

Fry the Rice:

Add the cold rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.

Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil over the rice. Stir everything together until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Finish and Serve:

Stir in the sliced green onions and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade fried rice!

This fried rice is so versatile – you can add any vegetables or proteins you like! We'd love to hear how you made this recipe your own. Share your variations and tips in the comments below!