Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice - cold (day-old is best)
• 2 pcs eggs
• 2 tbsp neutral oil - divided
• 1.5 cups mixed vegetables - peas & carrots (fresh or frozen)
• 3 pcs green onions - sliced, white/green parts separated
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce - to taste
• 1 tsp sesame oil - optional
• None salt - to taste
• None black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat a pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add a little oil and scramble eggs; transfer to a plate.
2. Add remaining oil. Cook garlic and the white parts of green onions for 30 seconds.
3. Stir-fry mixed vegetables 2–3 minutes until hot and tender-crisp.
4. Add cold rice, break up clumps, and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until heated through.
5. Add soy sauce and sesame oil (optional). Return eggs and toss well.
6. Finish with green onion tops. Taste and adjust seasoning; serve immediately.