This is a quick and easy Chinese fried rice recipe made with just a few simple ingredients, but there are two important rules to follow for the best results. 1. The pan should be very hot before you begin cooking. 2. The rice should be cold and straight from the refrigerator. Warm or freshly cooked rice can become sticky and mushy when fried. Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
- Step 1
Heat a wok or frying pan until very hot.
- Step 2
Add a portion of sesame oil, cook the beaten eggs like a thin omelet, then remove.
- Step 3
Add more oil and cook peas and carrots until done, then remove.
- Step 4
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil and heat well. Add the cold rice and fry until thoroughly heated, stirring and turning it several times without overmixing.
- Step 5
Return the eggs and vegetables, add green onions, and toss.
- Step 6
Add soy sauce, mix well, and serve immediately. Cooked shrimp or chicken can be added if desired.
- Calories:384 kcal19%
- Protein:8 g16%
- Carbohydrates:46 g18%
- Sugar:1 g2%
- Salt:1.1 g18%
- Energy:1,607 kJ19%
- Fat:18 g26%
