Easy Chinese Fried Rice Recipe #friedrice #chinesefood

Easy Chinese Fried Rice Recipe #friedrice #chinesefood

Chinese fried rice made with fragrant jasmine rice, carrots, peas, and scrambled eggs. This easy stir-fried dish turns plain white rice into flavorful grains lightly seasoned with soy sauce and tossed with colorful vegetables. #friedrice #chinesefood

Ingredients:
2 large eggs, whisked
1/4 cup minced white onion, (30g)
1 tablespoon minced garlic, (10g)
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice, (180g)
2 cups water, (480ml)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, (30ml) divided
1/2 cup diced carrots, (70g) 1/4-inch dice
1 teaspoon sesame oil , (15ml)
1/2 cup peas, (65g) frozen, defrosted
1 tablespoon soy sauce , (15ml)
kosher salt, as needed for seasoning
white pepper, as needed for seasoning
2 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions, (6g)

Instructions:

1. First, in a 3-quart sized saucepan, rinse uncooked rice with cool water until it runs clear, then drain off excess water.
2. Then, add 2 cups of water to the washed rice.
3. Next, bring water to a boil and then turn down heat to a simmer and cover with a lid.
4. Simmer rice for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
5. Remove rice from the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Fluff rice with a fork and allow to cool to room temperature while preparing the other fried rice ingredients.
7. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.
8. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, once hot add in the rice.
9. Stir-fry the rice to evenly coated with oil, then spread and lightly press around the pan.
10. Allow to cook for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat the spreading and stirring every 30 seconds for 5 minutes total, to encourage some light browning on the rice.
11. Make a large well in the center of the pan and add in 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil.
12. Add onion, garlic, and carrots, stir-fry in the center of the pan for 1 minute, then mix with rice to combine.
13. Make a large well in the center, add in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
14. Pour in whisked eggs, allow to sit for about 30 seconds, then gradually stir to create small scrambled egg pieces, stir to combine with the rice.
15. Add in soy sauce, stir to combine.
16. Add peas, stir to combine, and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
17. Taste rice and season with salt and white pepper as desired.
18. Garnish rice with green onions, serve immediately.

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