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Easy Fried Rice

This easy fried rice recipe is the perfect way to turn leftover rice into a delicious, well-balanced meal. With eggs, veggies, and bold flavor from soy sauce and sesame oil, it’s a one-pan dish you’ll come back to again and again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked cold rice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 green onions chopped

Method
 

  1. Prep all ingredients before starting.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Scramble eggs, then remove and set aside.
  3. Add a little more oil. Sauté garlic, then add vegetables. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add crumbled rice. Stir-fry until hot and slightly crispy.
  5. Season with soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss to coat.
  6. Add eggs back in. Stir gently to combine.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/easy-fried-rice/

Notes

  • Cold, day-old rice works best—it’s drier and fries better without clumping.
  • Use any mix of veggies you like: frozen blends work great.
  • Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a heartier version.