Fried Rice

Fried rice is a popular Chinese dish made with cooked rice that is stir-fried with vegetables, eggs, and meat. Here’s a recipe to make Fried Rice at home:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked and chilled white rice
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup cooked and diced chicken, shrimp or pork (optional)
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
2. Add the cooked chicken, shrimp or pork (if using) and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the frozen peas and carrots, diced onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Move the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked through.
5. Add the chilled rice to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through and lightly browned.
6. Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) to the skillet and stir to combine.
7. Add the cooked chicken, shrimp or pork (if using) back to the skillet and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve hot.

Enjoy your homemade Fried Rice!