Description
A quick and flavorful breakfast fried rice made with chilled rice, mixed vegetables, scrambled eggs, and savory sauces. Perfect for busy mornings and using up leftover rice.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked white or brown rice (preferably chilled)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, bell pepper)
2 large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chili flakes or sriracha for heat
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and mixed vegetables; cook until vegetables are tender, around 4-5 minutes.
- Push the veggies to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs on the other side.
- Scramble the eggs gently until cooked through, then combine with the vegetables.
- Add the chilled rice to the skillet and stir well to mix everything evenly.
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture; stir to coat thoroughly.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes or sriracha.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Use chilled rice for best texture and to prevent mushiness.
Customize with any vegetables you have on hand.
For vegan option, omit eggs and add tofu or extra veggies.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat on the stove with a splash of water to maintain texture.
Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free version.
Add chili flakes or sriracha to adjust spice level to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
