Thai Fried Rice with Egg and Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Fish sauce(optional)
• 1 tbsp Lime juice(optional)
• 2 tbsp Green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 10 minutes): If using fresh rice, spread it out to cool. Mince the garlic, slice the green onions, and measure the soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice.

2. 2

   Cook (about 15 minutes): Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat with the vegetable oil. Add garlic and stir for 15–20 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry 3–4 minutes until hot and lightly tender.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Add the cooked rice and break up any clumps. Stir-fry 5–7 minutes until the rice is hot and slightly dry.

6. 6

   Season with soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and lime juice (if using). Toss well and cook 30–60 seconds more. Serve immediately with green onions.