Garden-Fresh Vegetable Fried Rice

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This vibrant and flavorful vegetable fried rice is a quick and easy dish, perfect for using up leftover rice. Packed with colorful veggies, scrambled eggs, and infused with soy sauce and aromatic seasonings, it’s a delicious and satisfying meal on its own or a perfect side to complement any Asian-inspired dish. Garnished with fresh herbs, it’s a wholesome, home-cooked favorite!

Author: Don Nicholas
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Entrees

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice (day-old works best)
3 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
¼ cup corn kernels (optional)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for depth of flavor)
2 large eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Rice: If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a tray to cool. Cold rice ensures a better texture for frying.
Heat the Wok: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Aromatics: Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Cook the Vegetables: Add carrots, peas, bell peppers, and corn. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
Fry the Rice: Push the vegetables to one side of the wok. Add the remaining oil, then add the rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
Combine and Season: Return the scrambled eggs to the wok. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce, mixing everything thoroughly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped green onions and cilantro, and serve hot.

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