Egg Fried Rice

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Egg fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be prepared quickly. Here's a basic recipe for egg-fried rice:


Ingredients:

  1. 2 cups of cooked and cooled white rice (day-old rice works best)
  2. 2-3 large eggs
  3. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
  4. 1/2 cup diced carrots
  5. 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  6. 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (red, green, or both)
  7. 1/2 cup diced onion
  8. 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  9. 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to taste)
  10. Salt and black pepper to taste
  11. Green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  2. Crack the eggs into a bowl, beat them lightly with a fork, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  3. Pour the beaten eggs into the hot skillet. Allow them to cook for a minute or two, stirring gently to scramble them. Once the eggs are fully cooked, remove them from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the same skillet if needed. Add the minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the onions become translucent.
  5. Add the diced carrots and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  6. Add the cooked and cooled rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps of rice with a spatula and stir-fry for a few minutes until the rice is heated through and starts to turn slightly crispy.
  7. Stir in the thawed peas and the cooked eggs, breaking the eggs into smaller pieces as you mix everything together.
  8. Drizzle soy sauce over the rice and toss everything together. Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your taste, adding more if needed.
  9. Continue to stir-fry for a few more minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
  10. Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or soy sauce if necessary.
  11. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the egg-fried rice with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired.
  12. Serve the egg-fried rice hot as a main dish or as a side dish with your favorite Asian-inspired entrees.
  13. Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other ingredients like cooked shrimp, diced chicken, or tofu for protein, or your favorite vegetables to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy your homemade egg-fried rice!

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