Easy Fried Rice Recipe

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: day-old rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while day-old rice is often cheaper and ideal for frying.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce is healthier, while tamari can be a budget-friendly gluten-free option.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the diced bell pepper, diced carrots, minced garlic, and chopped onion; stir-fry until tender.

Push the vegetables to the side and scramble the 3 eggs in the center.

Add the cooked day-old rice and mix well with the vegetables and eggs.

Pour in the oyster sauce, low sodium soy sauce, mirin, and toasted sesame oil; stir to combine evenly.

Add the frozen green peas and unsalted butter, cooking for a few more minutes until heated through.

Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot.

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