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How to Make Vegetable Fried Rice Like a Restaurant

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Skip delivery! This 20-minute vegetable fried rice recipe is better than takeout. Get restaurant-style sizzle and flavor right at home.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 585
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp butter divided
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 large carrot peeled and cubed
  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4-5 cups rice preferably long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati) cooked and chilled
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce * plus more to taste
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tsp oyster sauce
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat a large skillet or wok (preferably nonstick) over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan.
  3. Pour the lightly beaten eggs into the melted butter, cook for 30-40 seconds until set, and then scramble.
  4. Remove the cooked eggs from the pan and set them aside.
  5. Add the remaining butter to the pan, then add the carrot and onion and cook until tender.
  6. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant without browning, then increase the heat slightly and add the cold rice and peas.
  7. Cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes until it sizzles and browns slightly.
  8. Stir in the cooked eggs, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.
  9. Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture is heated through.
  10. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 106gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 716mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

*We usually add about 1-2 tablespoons of additional soy sauce to this dish.
STORE the fried rice in an airtight container in the fridge, where it will stay good for up to 3-4 days. To FREEZE, place it in your freezer and it will be good for up to 2 months.
For REHEATING, simply microwave it covered for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through, or reheat it in a skillet over medium heat until warm. If it’s a bit dry, add a splash of water or soy sauce.