better than take-out fried rice
My family thinks this fried rice is better than what we get at most Asian restaurants. I generally make it with shrimp, but have used other meats successfully.
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For better than take-out fried rice
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3 ccold, cooked rice
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3eggs
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1/4 cvegetable or olive oil, divided
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1/2onion (or 1 bunch green onions)
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1/2 cfrozen peas & carrots
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1/2 cham, cooked shrimp or cooked chicken
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2 Tbspsoy sauce
How To Make better than take-out fried rice
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1Loosen rice by rubbing it between your hands to separate.
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2Lightly beat eggs. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a wide frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add egg and cook, stirring often until soft curds form. Remove from pan and set aside.
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3Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 Tbsp. more oil. Add onion and cook til transparent; add garlic, peas & carrots, and desired meat. Cook, stirring continually until heated through (about 2 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.
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4Add remaining oil to pan. Add rice and cook 2 minutes. Add meat and vegetable mixture and heat through. Add eggs and soy sauce (I used low sodium). Stir and serve.
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