American-style Fried Rice
A quick and satisfying fried rice with scrambled eggs, carrots, and green onions, served with fresh cucumber, lime, and a spicy-savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium carrot
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ medium cucumber
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 2 beaten eggs and scramble until just set, about 1 minute. Remove eggs to a plate.
- 2
Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Add 1 diced carrot and stir-fry until slightly tender, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old) to the skillet. Break up clumps and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
- 4
Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and stir-fry for 1 minute until rice is evenly coated. Return the eggs to the skillet and toss to combine.
- 5
Stir in 3 sliced green onions (reserve a few for garnish) and cook for 30 seconds. Serve hot with cucumber slices and lime wedges on the side.
- 6
Optional: drizzle with chili oil or fish sauce for extra flavor.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet or wok
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
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