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Easy Savory Breakfast Fried Rice

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A quick and flavorful breakfast fried rice recipe perfect for busy mornings, using leftover rice, eggs, and simple pantry staples for a satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white rice (about 400g), preferably day-old
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed)
  • ½ cup frozen peas and carrots (or fresh)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional add-ins: diced cooked bacon, leftover chicken, or tofu cubes

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: mince garlic, slice green onions, rinse frozen peas and carrots under warm water to defrost, and beat the eggs lightly in a bowl. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add cooked rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps and stir constantly. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing rice to get slightly crispy and golden on some edges.
  4. Push rice to one side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the cleared space and pour in beaten eggs. Stir gently to scramble until just set but still soft, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Mix scrambled eggs evenly into the rice.
  6. Add peas and carrots, sliced green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes to blend flavors and warm veggies.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or soy sauce if needed. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
  8. Serve hot immediately for best texture and aroma.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture; if using fresh rice, spread it on a baking sheet to cool and dry for 15-20 minutes before cooking. Cook eggs separately in the pan to keep them tender and fluffy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain crispiness. Add a teaspoon of water or broth if rice feels dry while cooking. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For vegan, replace eggs with scrambled tofu and omit sesame oil if desired.

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