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Egg Fried Rice

Light and fluffy fried rice with scrambled eggs, peas, and soy sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked rice chilled
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a wok and scramble the eggs, then set aside.
  2. Add the peas and carrots and stir-fry 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chilled rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry until hot.
  4. Return the eggs, pour in the soy sauce, toss with green onions, and serve.

Notes

Day-old rice fries up best without getting mushy.