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Fried Rice

Stir-fried day-old rice with eggs, vegetables, 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
  

  • 3 cups cooked rice cold
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  2. Push everything aside and scramble the eggs in the empty space.
  3. Add the frozen vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the cold rice and soy sauce, breaking up any clumps.
  5. Stir-fry until everything is hot and slightly crisped, then serve.

Notes

Cold, day-old rice fries up the crispiest — fresh rice turns mushy.