fried rice with mixed vegetables and eggs

How to Make Vegetable Fried Rice: A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegetable fried rice is a quick, versatile, and nutritious dish perfect for using up leftovers. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to guide you.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old, for a drier texture)

- 1 cup mixed vegetables (diced carrots, peas, bell peppers, corn)

- 2 eggs, lightly beaten

- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Optional: chopped green onions or chili flakes for garnish.

Steps:

1. Prep Ingredients: Ensure vegetables are uniformly diced. Beat eggs with a pinch of salt.

2. Cook Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Pour in eggs, scramble until set, then remove and set aside.

3. Sauté Aromatics: Add remaining oil, minced garlic, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add mixed vegetables, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.

5. Combine Rice: Add day-old rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula. Drizzle soy sauce, mix well, and fry for 2–3 minutes.

6. Finish & Serve: Return scrambled eggs to the pan. Season with salt, pepper, and optional garnishes. Toss everything together and serve hot.

Tips: For a smoky flavor, use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan. Customize veggies based on preference—mushrooms, broccoli, or spinach work great too! Enjoy your homemade vegetable fried rice!