Japanese-Style Fried Rice (Shoyu)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked white rice (day-old preferred)
• 2 large Egg
• 1/2 cup Green peas (frozen or cooked)
• 3 tbsp Shoyu (Japanese soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil (optional)(optional)
• 2 tbsp Green onion, sliced (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): If using freshly cooked rice, spread it on a tray to cool slightly; slice green onion if using. Measure shoyu and peas.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil. Add the peas and stir-fry 1–2 minutes until hot.

3. 3

   Push peas to one side of the pan. Crack in the eggs and scramble until just set, then mix with the peas.

4. 4

   Add the cooked rice to the skillet. Stir-fry 6–8 minutes, breaking up clumps, until the rice is hot and lightly dry.

5. 5

   Drizzle shoyu over the rice and toss well for 1–2 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in sesame oil if using. Serve immediately.