Description
This healthy fried rice recipe is a fan-favorite! One reader commented, “OMG, I am not overreacting at all: this is the best recipe of rice, EVER.” Fried rice is best made with cooked and cooled rice, so this is great for leftover rice. If your rice is already cooked, this recipe takes about 15 minutes. If you need to prepare the rice, plan for about 55 minutes total.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or other healthy cooking oil), divided
- 3 large eggs
- 5-6 green onions (aka scallions), root and 2 inches of green top removed, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 large carrot, shredded or julienned (about 1/2 cup)
- 1-2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or grated
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups cooked rice* (brown rice or white rice, best cooked and cooled)
- 3 tablespoons organic tamari** or low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (no sugar added)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- big pinch of sea salt (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs into a uniform mixture until well combine and season with a small pinch of sea salt and fresh black pepper.
- Add the eggs to the pan and scramble. Once cooked remove the scrambled eggs from the pan to a plate and reserve for later.
- Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to the pan over medium heat; add the scallions, carrot, garlic and ginger and sauté 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the frozen peas to the pan, then add the rice, tamari, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Stir well to combine; the heat from the pan will quickly defrost the peas.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the scrambled eggs. Season with a pinch of sea salt if needed–it will depend on the sodium content of the tamari and other ingredients.
- Turn the heat to low and cook another 5 minutes until the entire dish is warmed. Enjoy warm. It’s also good cold. Store it in the fridge in an airtight container up to 4 days.
Notes
*Fried rice is best made with cooked & cooled rice. Cook it at home and keep it in the fridge, or grab some cooked rice on the hot bar at the store. Frozen rice also works, defrost it first. Or, cook your rice from scratch according to the package instructions. Any rice can also be substituted if you prefer.
**Tamari is gluten-free soy sauce and tastes just like regular soy sauce. You can find it in the ethnic aisle of most grocery stores or at an Asian market. Substitute low-sodium soy sauce if desired.
