1teaspoonginger paste(grated ginger may also be used)
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
Instructions
If making your own stir-fry sauce, add all the ingredients to a small bowl, mix together, then set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet (a nonstick skillet is really helpful) and heat on medium high heat. Add rice, stirring frequently until it starts to get color.
Add thawed peas and carrots. Saute until hot and vegetables are cooked through.
Beat eggs in a small bowl.
Push rice to sides, creating a well in the middle. Add a little olive oil to the center, then add the beaten eggs.
Using a spatula, gently stir fry the eggs in the well until they are almost completely scrambled but still slightly runny. (This way you will have some chunks of egg and the rest will coat the rice.)
Incorporate the scrambled eggs into the rice.
Pour half of the stir-fry sauce over the rice and combine it all. Taste it and add more sauce if desired. Add green onions.
Adjust seasonings with additional soy sauce, salt, or pepper as needed. Serve and enjoy!
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VARIATIONS:
Add cooked chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp. Cook the raw protein first, remove from pan, and keep warm. Follow with the recipe instructions, then add it back in just before scrambling the eggs.
Try different vegetables, such as diced zucchini and mushrooms.
Store-bought stir-fry sauce can be substituted for our homemade version.
TIPS: If you like looser drier fried rice, use cold rice. If you prefer softer, clumpier fried rice, use sushi rice or use warm rice, which due to its higher moisture content, creates clumps.
TIME-SAVER: buy 2 (2-cup) microwaveable rice pouches. Microwave, remove from package and let cool and then chill in the fridge. Refrigerate until ready to use.