Fried Rice Basics 🍚 For Every Cook

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be less expensive.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Edamame offers more protein, while mixed vegetables are budget-friendly.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a common, cheaper alternative.

Chop green onions for garnish and set aside.

Cut chashu into bite-sized pieces.

Beat 3 eggs in a bowl.

Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.

Add the beaten eggs to the hot oil and cook until about 80% done, then remove and set aside.

Add shrimp to the wok and stir-fry until cooked through, then remove and set aside.

Add chashu to the wok and heat through.

Add cold leftover rice to the wok, pressing down to separate clumps.

Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and stir to mix.

Add frozen peas and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

Add the cooked eggs back to the wok, breaking them up and mixing with the rice.

Season with ground white pepper and add chopped green onions before serving.

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