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Delicious Fried Rice!

A simple classic fried rice that will leave you coming back for seconds!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, asian, Chinese
Keyword: asian, chinese, chinese food, fried rice, rice, stir fry, takeout
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1/2 cup peanut or vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • 1/2 shallot, minced
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1 tbsp. fish sauce
  • 1/4- 1/2 cup dark soy sauce add less or more to taste
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp. sambal chili sauce add less or more to taste
  • 1/2 1 tbsp. msg ( add less or more to taste) can substitute soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp black or white pepper
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

  • Add the oil to the wok and heat up on med-high temp. When the wok starts to smoke, pick up and CAREFULLY swirl the oil around the wok to coat all the sides. Then pour out (discard) half of the oil.
  • Returning back to the stove with half the oil, now add the garlic and shallot. Cook for about 2 minutes or until very light golden brown. Stirring constantly.
  • Next in wok is the eggs, stir continually and scramble.
  • Add the rice, mix it all in well.
  • Now comes the fish sauce, stir, soy, stir, sesame oil, stir, pepper, sambal, and msg. You guessed it.. . stir.
  • Cook for 1- 2 minutes and add the green onions. Stir continually and cook until the rice is golden or until desired doneness.
  • Plate and enjoy!