Fried Rice
A simple fried rice recipe that cooks quickly with only a few minutes of prep work.
Servings: 4
Calories: 195kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked brown rice day-old
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 Small onion finely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup Mixed vegetables e.g., peas, carrots, corn
- 2 Large eggs lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce optional
- 2 Green onions sliced
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Make sure all your ingredients are prepped and ready to go before you start cooking.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
- Add Rice: Add the cooked brown rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir everything together. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes to get some crispy bits.
- Season: Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice mixture. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook until they are tender.
- Scramble Eggs: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
- Finish: Garnish with sliced green onions and give the fried rice one final stir. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2490IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg