Originating in China, this dish has made its way into cuisines around the world, including the US, the UK, and even West African nations and the Caribbean. Serves 4.
Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 – 2 green onions, as desired
- 2 – 3 large eggs
- ½ cup raw peas (frozen peas are OK, but thaw them first)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste (for a spicy kick, try a few pinches of cayenne pepper)
- 4 tablespoons of a light oil (such as canola) for stir-frying, or as needed
- 4 cups cold cooked rice
- 1 – 2 tablespoons soy sauce or oyster sauce, as desired
Instructions
- Wash and chop the onions finely. Beat the eggs lightly with your desired amount of salt and pepper. Heat your wok to level 5 or medium-high on your gas/electric stove.
- When the oil is hot, add the eggs and peas. Scramble lightly until cooked through but not too dry. Remove the eggs and clean out the pan.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil and add the rice. Stir-fry for a few minutes with a wooden spoon. Stir in the soy or oyster sauce. When the rice is heated through, add the eggs back into the wok and mix.
