Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice (cold, day-old preferred)
• 1 cup Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
• 2 Eggs
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame oil(optional)
• 1 tbsp Neutral cooking oil (canola/vegetable)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)(optional)
• 2 tbsp Green onions (sliced)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): If your rice is not already cooked, cook it and cool it. Mince garlic (if using) and slice green onions (if using). Crack eggs into a bowl and beat lightly.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with neutral oil. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until hot and lightly tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Push vegetables to the side. Add beaten eggs to the empty space and scramble until just set, about 1–2 minutes. Stir everything together.

4. 4

   Add garlic (if using) and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Add cold cooked rice and stir-fry, breaking up clumps, for 6–8 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in soy sauce and toss to coat. Drizzle sesame oil (if using) and top with green onions (if using). Serve immediately.