Classic Fried Rice

This classic fried rice recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover rice. It's quick, easy and customizable to your preference

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

2 cups cooked white rice, cooled

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 carrots, diced

1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

2 eggs, lightly beaten

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Heat up a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil, garlic, and onion. Stir-fry until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the diced carrots and continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until the carrots turn slightly soft.

Step 3

Move the vegetables to one side of the wok and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Scramble the eggs until they are almost cooked through.

Step 4

Add in the rice and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the rice is heated up and evenly coated with the eggs and vegetables.

Step 5

Add the thawed frozen peas and stir-fry for another minute until everything is combined.

Step 6

Season the fried rice with soy sauce and black pepper. Toss everything together and serve hot.