Description
A flavorful and vibrant dish that transforms leftover rice into a spicy culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Sauté the onions, stirring until they become translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the garlic and mixed vegetables until tender and bright, about 4-5 minutes.
- Scramble the eggs by pushing veggies to the side, adding the beaten eggs, and cooking until fluffy.
- Incorporate the cooked rice, mixing thoroughly while breaking up clumps for even heat distribution.
- Mix in the soy sauce and chili sauce, stirring energetically to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season to taste, adjusting with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and serve hot, topped with green onions.
Notes
Make sure to use cold, day-old rice for best results. Feel free to customize with proteins or favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: fried rice, spicy rice, vegetarian dish, quick meal, comfort food