Description
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups day old white rice, preferably long grain
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 small yellow onion, small dice
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons frozen peas and carrots, thawed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons light sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
- 1 stalk green onion, just the green part sliced (optional for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- Oil as needed for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare Rice: Break apart the day-old rice by rubbing it between your hands or in a bag until grains are separated.
- Cook Eggs: In a wok or pan, cook beaten eggs until scrambled, then set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: Sauté onion, peas, and carrots until fragrant.
- Add Rice and Eggs: Stir in rice, scrambled eggs, and additional oil.
- Season and Finish: Add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Finish with green onions.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- Day-old long-grain rice works best for this recipe for the ideal texture.
- If using fresh rice, ensure it is slightly drier than usual for better results.
- For stickier rice types, lightly coat grains in oil before stir-frying with veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 500 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
