Classic Chinese Fried Rice
Traditional dish · Chinese
A quintessential Chinese comfort food, this fried rice is a flavorful and satisfying dish made with day-old rice, scrambled eggs, and a medley of vegetables and protein, all stir-fried in a hot wok with savory soy sauce.
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Ingredients
- Day-old cooked rice4 cups
- Eggs2 large
- Soy sauce3 tablespoons
- Sesame oil1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil2 tablespoons
- Garlic2 cloves, minced
- Ginger1 teaspoon, grated
- Frozen peas1/2 cup
- Carrots1/2 cup, diced
- Cooked chicken or pork1 cup, diced
- Scallions2, chopped
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Scramble them in a lightly oiled wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until just cooked. Remove from wok and set aside.
- 2
Add vegetable oil to the wok over high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add diced carrots and peas to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- 4
Add the day-old cooked rice to the wok. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
- 5
Push the rice to one side of the wok. Add the diced cooked chicken or pork to the empty side and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Add the scrambled eggs back into the wok. Stir everything together to combine and coat evenly.
- 7
Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until everything is well mixed and heated through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Stir in most of the chopped scallions. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining scallions.
