This is our favorite way to use up leftover rice and any protein we happen to have on hand. Add your favorite vegetables and if you like, fried Chinese sausage. Dinner will be ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
Keyword: Easy, Leftovers, Quick
Servings: 4-6
Author: Emily Clifton
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Ingredients
6cupscoldcooked rice, (leftover from the day before or refrigerated for at least 2 hours)
2tablespoonscanola or other neutral oil
3clovesgarlicminced
2teaspoonsgingergrated (about a 1 inch piece)
1medium onioncoarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1medium carrotfinely chopped
1cupchopped pre-cooked or leftover chickenpork, shrimp, Chinese sausage or tofu (optional)
3/4cupfrozen peasdefrosted
5medium scallionssliced thin (about 1/2 cup)
Kosher salt
Black pepper
3eggsbeaten lightly
1/4cupoyster sauce*for veg and vegan version, use sweet soy or hoisin
1tablespoonsoy sauce
1teaspoontoasted sesame oil
Toasted sesame seeds(for garnish)
Sliced chililike Jalapeño, (for garnish)
Instructions
In small bowl combine oyster sauce, sesame oil and soy sauce; set aside. If using Chinese sausage or any raw meat or shrimp, cook it first in a little bit of oil. Once it’s just cooked through, remove it and set aside. If using pre-cooked leftovers, just chop them into bite-sized pieces and set-aside.
Break up large clumps of rice and separate the grains with your fingers.
Preheat a 14-inch wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of the the oil and heat until it starts to shimmer. Add onion and carrots and cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the meat or tofu (if using) and the peas, followed by the rice, stirring and tossing between each addition. Break up any clumps with a spoon. Cook until the rice is hot and starting to crisp a bit, 3-4 minutes.
Push all the ingredients to the sides of the pan, making a circle in the middle and add the rest of the oil and the eggs. Scramble until they are just cooked through but not dry, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir to combine with the rest of the ingredients.
Add the sauces, scallions and salt and pepper to taste. Divide among plates and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced chili, if using. Serve immediately.