BURMESE RICE | Burmese Fried Rice

yellow peas

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green peas are often more accessible and less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos provide a similar flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: flaxseed meal

Tofu provides protein for vegans, while flaxseed meal is a cost-effective binder.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and green bell pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add yellow peas and turmeric; cook until peas are tender, about 5 minutes.

Push vegetables to one side of the skillet; crack an egg into the empty space.

Scramble the egg until fully cooked, then mix with the vegetables.

Add cooked rice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine thoroughly.

Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing rice to fry slightly.

Remove from heat; drizzle with lime juice and toss in chopped scallions and coriander.

Serve hot, garnished with additional lime wedges if desired.

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