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Crispy Flavor-Packed Fried Rice

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A quick and easy homemade fried rice recipe that delivers crispy texture and bold flavors using simple pantry staples and day-old jasmine rice.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice, cooled and separated
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, or mushroom sauce for vegetarian)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Pinch of white pepper
  • 1 cup cooked protein (optional: diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: chop the onion, mince the garlic, slice the green onions, and dice cooked protein if using. Ensure day-old rice is loose and not clumped together. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Heat wok or skillet on medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Heat until hot but not smoking (1-2 minutes).
  3. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble quickly until just set. Remove eggs and set aside (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add remaining oil, then sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and onions are translucent (2-3 minutes).
  5. Add peas, carrots, and protein; stir-fry until heated through (2-3 minutes).
  6. Add rice, breaking apart clumps. Spread rice out and let sit undisturbed for about 1 minute to develop crispness, then stir. Repeat a few times to get crispy texture without burning.
  7. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sprinkle white pepper. Toss well to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Return scrambled eggs to wok, mix in green onions, and drizzle sesame oil. Toss quickly to combine.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best crispiness. If rice sticks, increase heat or ensure pan is hot before adding ingredients. Cook in batches if making a large quantity to maintain crispiness. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For vegetarian, replace oyster sauce with mushroom sauce or extra soy sauce.

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