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🍳 Fried Rice – Don’t LOSE This Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter, divided
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled & diced
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Add these staples for the best flavor (highly recommended):

  • 3–4 cups cold, cooked rice (day-old is best)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional but great)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Scramble Eggs
    • Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
    • Add eggs, scramble until just set.
    • Remove eggs and set aside.
  2. Cook Veggies
    • Melt 1 tbsp butter in the same pan.
    • Add carrots and onion; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
    • Stir in peas and garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add Rice
    • Add remaining 1 tbsp butter.
    • Stir in cold rice, breaking up clumps.
    • Cook 3–5 minutes, letting rice lightly crisp.
  4. Season
    • Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil.
    • Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Finish
    • Return scrambled eggs to pan.
    • Toss everything together and cook 1–2 minutes more.