How to Make Fried Rice

Instructions

• Step 1: Beat the eggs Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in your wok. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir until they're softened, and then pour in the beaten eggs, scrambling gently.
• Step 2: Fold in the rice Coat your wok with additional oil and fold in the cold rice, stirring continuously until the rice grains are separated. Then add the soy sauce, a little bit at a time, until the rice is golden brown.
• Step 3: Add the vegetables Add the peas, carrots, and green onion, and mix thoroughly.
• TIP: Add your favorite cooked meat or seafood for extra protein and flavor. Use drained, firm tofu, cut into cubes for vegetarian dishes.
• Step 4: Continue cooking Continue cooking over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
• Step 5: Serve the rice Spoon the rice into bowls. Garnish it with additional green onion and soy sauce, and serve it with chopsticks.
• FACT: Chopsticks originated in China about 5,000 years ago.

You Will Need

• 4 tbsp. sesame or vegetable oil
• 2 eggs beaten
• 2 garlic cloves
• minced
• 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 4-5 c. pre-cooked long grain rice
• refrigerated
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 4 tbsp. frozen peas
• thawed
• 1 c. shredded carrots
• 1 green onion
• chopped
• Salt and pepper
• Wok
• Chopsticks
• Cooked chicken
• shrimp
• beef
• pork
• or tofu (optional)