Name: Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked day-old rice cold, preferably; 2 tbsp neutral oil divided; 2 eggs lightly beaten (optional); 1 cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn; 3 green onions sliced; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger minced; 2 to 3 tbsp soy sauce to taste; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; salt and pepper to taste; lime wedges or chili flakes optional

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Total25 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked day-old ricecold, preferably2 tbsp neutral oildivided2 eggslightly beaten (optional)1 cup mixed vegetablespeas, carrots, corn3 green onionssliced2 garlic clovesminced1 tsp fresh gingerminced2 to 3 tbsp soy sauceto taste1 tsp toasted sesame oil salt and pepperto taste lime wedges or chili flakesoptional

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Equipment

Large skillet or wok
Spatula
Mixing bowl

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Method

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Scramble softly

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Pour in eggs, scramble gently until just set, then transfer to a plate.

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Stir the rice and veggies

Add remaining oil. Soften garlic, ginger, and vegetables for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cold rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry until hot and lightly toasted.

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Season and finish

Return eggs to the pan. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and most of the green onions. Toss well, taste, and adjust. Serve with lime or chili if you like heat.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Fried Rice

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment