Fried Rice Recipe From Leftovers

Jul 13 2024

This quick and easy fried rice recipe transforms leftover rice into a complete meal with the addition of vegetables, scrambled eggs, and soy sauce.

Ingredients

1
tablespoon canola oil (or more as needed)
1
(16-ounce) package frozen Asian stir-fry vegetables
2
to 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
2
large eggs
¼
cup low-sodium soy sauce (or to taste)
Garnish: fresh chopped cilantro, chopped scallions, chopped peanuts, and/or sesame seeds

Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, tilting the pan to coat completely.
Step 3
When the oil is hot, add the frozen vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until they're crisp-tender.
Step 4
Add the rice and stir to combine, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 5
Push all of the vegetables and rice to the outside of the pan, leaving a clear space in the middle of the pan. If the pan seems dry, add a tiny drizzle of canola oil to prevent the eggs from sticking.
Step 6
Break the two eggs into the center and immediately begin stirring them with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until they start to solidify.
Step 7
Gradually stir the vegetables back into the middle of the pan, distributing the eggs throughout the vegetables and rice. The eggs should be in small shreds, evenly dispersed throughout the vegetables and rice.
Step 8
When the eggs are cooked and no runny bits remain, drizzle the mixture with soy sauce to taste.
Step 9
Serve hot, sprinkled with garnishes of cilantro, scallions, peanuts or sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!