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Leftover Fried Rice

15 min8 ingredientsDinner · Quick · Kid-friendly

Ingredients3 servings

  • 3 cups cold cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
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Steps

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high. Scramble eggs until just set, then move to a plate.
  2. Add the remaining oil, garlic and the white parts of the green onions for 30 seconds.
  3. Add rice and press it flat. Let it sizzle 1–2 minutes without stirring, then toss.
  4. Add peas and carrots, soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir-fry 2 minutes.
  5. Fold the eggs back in and top with the green onion tops.
Tip: Day-old rice is the secret — fresh rice turns mushy.

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