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Egg fried rice

Delicious and Easy Egg Fried Rice

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Egg Fried Rice is loved by so many for good reason! It's super delicious and this version is easy and just as good as your local Chinese takeout!! :-)
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg beaten lightly
  • 3 cups white rice USE DAY OLD OR TWO DAY OLD WHITE RICE
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • ½ onion diced (can use red or white)
  • 1 cup frozen peas defrosted
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil can sub sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 inch ginger peeled and minced
  • 2-3 tablespoon soy sauce I used Kikkoman
  • sesame oil splash or two at the end!

Instructions
 

  • Heat up your oil in a non stick pan (med high). Once hot add the garlic and ginger and stir fry until fragrant (about 1 min).
    Egg Fried Rice
  • Then add your veggies and stir fry until tender (approximately 3-4 min).
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  • Add your egg, and stir continuously, incorporating the egg into the veggies until cooked.
    Egg Fried Rice
  • Add your rice and stir to incorporate. Then add your soy sauce and stir.
    Egg Fried Rice
  • Optional: add a splash or two of sesame oil for enhanced flavor!!
    Egg fried rice

Notes

This fried rice is so delicious!  Add some protein (already cooked) in at the end if you wish and stir to combine.  Enjoy as an accompaniment to your favorite meal!
Keyword fried rice, Rice
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