Basic Fried Rice

This is a basic fried rice recipe that has great American-Chinese food flavor. Once you get familiar with making it, the added ingredients possible are endless. Some ideas to add include peas, carrots, and bean sprouts.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 -2  tablespoon soy sauce (to your liking)
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1  cup rice, cooked
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup peas, cooked (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup  diced carrot, cooked (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup bean sprouts (optional)
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  green onion, chopped

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok heat oil over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil and add onion. Cook until just tender.
3. Move onions off to the sides of pan to form a circle and pour egg in middle. Begin scrambling the egg, and when they begin to solidify, add the rice mixture and cook 1-2 minutes.
4. Add Peas, carrots, and bean sprouts (if using). Toss to combine ingredients and heat through. Serve immediately with garnish of freshly chopped green onions.