Vegetable fried rice

Here's a simple and delicious recipe for vegetable fried rice:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice  
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• One small onion, chopped into tiny pieces

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn, bell peppers)

• 1/2 cup chopped green beans (optional)

• 3 tablespoons of soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)

• Use one teaspoon of ground ginger or one tablespoon of ginger scraps.

• 2 green onions, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice:

   • Distribute hot cooked rice to ease cooling and uniform temperature. This helps prevent the rice from becoming mushy.

2. Cook the Vegetables:

   • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

   • Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for about 2 minutes until the onion is translucent.

   • Add the mixed vegetables and green beans. Cook for 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.

3. Add the Rice:

   • Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the empty space.

   • Add the rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.

   • Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), and ground ginger. Mix until you evenly coat every grain of rice.

4. Combine and season:

   • Mix the vegetables back into the rice, stirring everything together.

   • Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to fry and develop a slight crisp.

   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Finish and serve:

   • Stir in the chopped green onions.

   • Serve hot and enjoy!

Vegetable Fried Rice is a versatile dish. So, customize it with your favorite veggies. You can also add tofu or tempeh for more protein.