Classic Egg & Veg Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked day-old rice
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Scallions (green onions)
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil (for scrambling and stir-fry)
• 1 clove Garlic, minced(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice or mince scallions; mince garlic if using. If rice is clumped, break it up with your fingers.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with the neutral oil. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry 3–4 minutes until hot and lightly tender. Add garlic (if using) and cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Push vegetables to one side. Crack eggs into the empty side and scramble until just set, then mix with the vegetables.

4. 4

   Add the day-old rice to the pan and stir-fry 6–8 minutes, breaking up any clumps and heating the rice through.

5. 5

   Season: Stir in soy sauce and black pepper (if using). Turn off heat and drizzle sesame oil over the fried rice. Toss to combine.

6. 6

   Serve: Top with scallions and serve immediately.