Easy Fried Rice

By Tracy

2 Person

15 Minutes

0 Calories

We tested every variable to bust some common fried-rice myths and found that it's a much more forgiving dish than people tend to think. Fried rice is a great way to use up leftovers, but there's no reason you can't use a batch of freshly cooked white rice instead. This recipe produces vegetable-studded fried rice with individual grains, lightly seasoned to allow the flavor of the rice to shine.

Ingredients

4 frozen peas
1 large egg
ground white pepper
Kosher salt
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. soy sauce
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into small dice
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
2 cups cooked white rice

Method

01

If using day-old rice (see note), transfer to a medium bowl and break the rice up with your hands into individual grains before proceeding. Heat 1/2 tablespoon (7ml) vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until smoking.
02

Add half of rice and cook, stirring and tossing, until the rice is pale brown and toasted and has a lightly chewy texture, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with another 1/2 tablespoon oil and remaining rice.
03

Return all the rice to the wok and press it up the sides, leaving a space in the middle. Add 1/2 tablespoon (7ml) oil to the space. Add onion, carrot, scallions, and garlic and cook, stirring gently, until lightly softened and fragrant, about 1 minute.
04

Toss with rice to combine. Add soy sauce and sesame oil and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
05

Push rice to the side of the wok and add remaining 1/2 tablespoon (7ml) oil. Break the egg into the oil and season with a little salt. Use a spatula to scramble the egg, breaking it up into small bits. Toss the egg and the rice together.
06

Add frozen peas and continue to toss and stir until peas are thawed and every grain of rice is separate. Serve immediately.

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Easy Fried Rice

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( By Tracy )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 2 servings
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 5 Mins
Total Time 15 Mins

02 Ingredients

4 frozen peas

1 large egg

ground white pepper

Kosher salt

1 tsp. toasted sesame oil

1 tsp. soy sauce

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into small dice

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp. vegetable or canola oil

2 cups cooked white rice

03 Method

Step 1

If using day-old rice (see note), transfer to a medium bowl and break the rice up with your hands into individual grains before proceeding. Heat 1/2 tablespoon (7ml) vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until smoking.

Step 2

Add half of rice and cook, stirring and tossing, until the rice is pale brown and toasted and has a lightly chewy texture, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with another 1/2 tablespoon oil and remaining rice.

Step 3

Return all the rice to the wok and press it up the sides, leaving a space in the middle. Add 1/2 tablespoon (7ml) oil to the space. Add onion, carrot, scallions, and garlic and cook, stirring gently, until lightly softened and fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Toss with rice to combine. Add soy sauce and sesame oil and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Step 5

Push rice to the side of the wok and add remaining 1/2 tablespoon (7ml) oil. Break the egg into the oil and season with a little salt. Use a spatula to scramble the egg, breaking it up into small bits. Toss the egg and the rice together.

Step 6

Add frozen peas and continue to toss and stir until peas are thawed and every grain of rice is separate. Serve immediately.

04 Author