How to Make Perfect Fried Rice

Ingredients

• •3 cups cooked and cooled white rice
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 small onion, finely chopped
• •2 large eggs, beaten
• •1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn)
• •2 tablespoons soy sauce
• •1 teaspoon sesame oil
• •1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• •2 green onions, sliced
• •Optional: 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu (for protein)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Push the garlic and onions to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the other side.

4. 4

   Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the garlic and onions.

5. 5

   Add the mixed vegetables (and optional protein, if using) to the pan, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fully heated.

6. 6

   Add the cooled cooked rice to the pan and stir well to combine with the other ingredients.

7. 7

   Drizzle the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sprinkle the white pepper over the rice. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.

9. 9

   Turn off the heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.