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Crispy Veg Fried Rice: Quick 20-Minute Recipe

Crispy Veg Fried Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Jasmine rice Cooked and chilled (day-old preferred)
  • 1/2 cup Carrots Finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Green peas Frozen or fresh
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil Divided use
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce Low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil Toasted
  • 2 stalks Green onions Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and diced carrots, stir-frying for 2 to 3 minutes until the carrots begin to soften.
  • Stir in the green peas and the cold, cooked rice, using a spatula to break apart any clumps.
  • Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the rice, tossing continuously for 2 minutes until all ingredients are well combined and the rice takes on a uniform color.
  • Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil around the edges of the wok. Press the rice mixture firmly into a flat, even layer against the bottom of the pan.
  • Let the rice cook completely undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to form a crispy, golden-brown crust on the bottom.
  • Gently scrape the bottom of the pan to mix the crispy bits into the rest of the rice. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.