stir-fried rice dish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old and cold)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil for added flavor)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, bell peppers, etc.)
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup cooked meat or seafood (optional – chicken, shrimp, pork, etc.)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the same pan. Sauté the onions and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add mixed vegetables and cook for another 2–3 minutes until slightly tender. If using pre-cooked meat or seafood, add it now and stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes to heat through.
  4. Add the cold, cooked rice to the pan. Break up any clumps and stir everything together.
  5. Pour in soy sauce (and oyster sauce if using). Stir well to coat the rice evenly.
  6. Return the cooked eggs to the pan. Mix well and cook for another minute.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in chopped green onions.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot!

Let me know if you want variations like vegetarian, spicy, or Thai-style!

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