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Easy vegetable fried rice on a plate.

Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

Tressa Jamil
Whether you need a tasty snack, dinner, or side, the easy vegetable fried rice features chilled rice, vegetables, and a tangy sauce.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 158 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 2 cups white rice, cooked and chilled
  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup peas and carrots, frozen
  • 1 ½ tablespoon butter, divided
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
Instructions
 
  • Follow the instructions for cooking white rice on the stovetop in a saucepan. Then, let the rice cool, and place it in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes before using it.
  • Warm the two teaspoons of sesame oil in a wok over medium heat.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook until they become translucent and soften. Then, add the peas and carrots and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Move the vegetables to one side and add ½ teaspoon of butter; cook until melted, and add the beaten eggs. Let them cook undisturbed for 30 seconds, and gently push the eggs from one side of the pan to the other, incorporating them with the vegetables.
  • Increase the temperature to high and add the reserved rice, one tablespoon of butter, soy sauce, and oyster sauce; stir to combine. Allow the rice to incorporate for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Off heat, stir in the remaining sesame oil.
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • Warm or lukewarm rice becomes mushy as it fries, so it's best to prepare your rice in advance and chill it thoroughly. If you have leftover rice from a previous meal, like shrimp panang curry, that works great too!
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 158 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Cholesterol: 70 mg | Sodium: 428 mg | Potassium: 124 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 2394 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 29 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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