Takeout Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese-American Fussion
Takeout Fried Rice
Description
This fried rice recipe begins with cooking scrambled eggs seasoned with salt and black pepper, which are set aside. The pan is then used to sauté frozen peas and carrots in sesame oil, followed by garlic for aromatic flavor. Cooked rice is added and stirred to combine with the vegetables, then green onions and soy sauce are folded in before returning the eggs to the mixture.
The cooking method ensures the rice is heated through and lightly coated with soy sauce, while the vegetables remain tender-crisp. The scrambled eggs add protein and richness, and the sesame oil imparts a subtle nutty aroma. This dish can be served hot as a quick dinner or side with Asian-inspired meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 large egg beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 cups pea frozen
- 1 1/2 cups carrot frozen
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1/2 cup green onion sliced
- 4 cups rice cooked
- 1/4 cup soy sauce regular or low sodium
Instructions
- Heat a wok or skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and season with salt and pepper. Cook until fully scrambled. Remove the eggs from the pan and set them aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil.
- Once heated, add the frozen peas and carrots to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan and toss with the vegetables. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the green onions and soy sauce to the pan. Fold in the cooked eggs.
- Stir carefully to combine and heat through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3567IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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