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Quick Crispy Fried Rice Recipe Easy Homemade Leftover Vegetables Meal

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A quick and easy fried rice recipe using leftover vegetables and day-old rice to create a crispy, flavorful, and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old, jasmine or basmati)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups leftover vegetables (diced carrots, bell peppers, peas, corn, or any veggies)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice leftover vegetables into small, uniform pieces. Mince garlic and slice green onions. Beat eggs lightly in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble gently until just cooked but still soft. Remove eggs from pan and set aside.
  3. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Toss in minced garlic and stir quickly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add leftover vegetables and stir-fry until heated through and tender-crisp.
  4. Increase heat to high. Add cooked rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry vigorously to coat rice with oil and mix with vegetables. Press rice down gently in spots and let sit for 1-2 minutes to develop a crispy bottom layer.
  5. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over rice. Stir well to combine and distribute flavors. Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.
  6. Return scrambled eggs to the pan and fold into rice mixture. Toss in sliced green onions. Stir and cook for another minute to warm through.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best crispy texture. If using freshly cooked rice, spread it on a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to dry. Keep pan hot and avoid overcrowding to prevent soggy rice. Scramble eggs separately for better texture. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. To make vegan, omit eggs or replace with tofu scramble.

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