A quick meal combining rice, frozen veggies, eggs, and savory soy sauce for bold flavor.
# Components:
→ Rice
01 - 2 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably day-old)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
→ Aromatics
04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
→ Seasonings & Sauces
07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
10 - Sesame seeds
11 - Extra sliced green onions
# Directions:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
02 - Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add frozen mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
04 - Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, crack in eggs, and scramble gently until just set.
05 - Add chilled cooked rice to the pan, breaking up clumps, and mix thoroughly with vegetables and eggs.
06 - Drizzle soy sauce and toasted sesame oil evenly over the rice, season with black pepper, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until heated and well coated.
07 - Incorporate sliced green onions if using, stirring to combine evenly.
08 - Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions as desired.