Fried Rice

Fried Rice

cold cooked rice

butter

salt

pepper

sesame oil (optional)

chopped onion

egg

frozen peas and carrots

protein of choice (I often use rotisserie chicken or precooked shrimp)

green onion

soy sauce

The key to this working is using cold rice.

Heat butter until melted. I usually add a few drops of sesame oil into the butter. A little goes a long way.

Once melted, add the chopped onion and cook until soft and somewhat clear. Next, add the frozen peas and carrots and stir until heated. (Moisture from the frozen vegetables often reduces the need for water or broth, but add water if needed.)

Raise heat to medium-high or high and immediately add the protein and rice. Stir constantly until heated. During this stirring process, I crack one or two eggs and add to the mixture, continuing to stir until the egg is cooked.

That’s it! Serve with soy sauce and chopped green onions.

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