Learn how to make Kristi's special fried rice, a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This recipe combines cooked rice with a mix of vegetables, protein, and savory seasonings to create a satisfying and wholesome dish. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and customize it with your favorite ingredients. Try Kristi's special fried rice today and enjoy the wonderful flavors and textures!
Ingredients
- Cooked rice - 3 cups
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Eggs - 2, beaten
- Garlic cloves - 3, minced
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Onion - 1, diced
- Carrots - 2, diced
- Peas - 1 cup
- Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Green onions - 4, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the beaten eggs to the skillet and scramble them until they are fully cooked. Remove the scrambled eggs from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat it over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté them for about a minute until they become fragrant.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and peas to the skillet and stir-fry them for 3-4 minutes until they are tender.
- Push the cooked vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the cooked rice to the empty side. Break up any clumps of rice with a spatula and stir-fry it for a couple of minutes.
- Pour the soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil over the rice and vegetables. Stir to combine everything evenly.
- Add the scrambled eggs back to the skillet and stir them into the rice mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together and cook for another minute or two.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped green onions over the fried rice.
- Serve hot and enjoy Kristi's special fried rice!
