Name: Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g day-old cooked rice; 3 large eggs (beaten); 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 medium carrots (diced); 80 g frozen peas; 4 stalks green onions (sliced); 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 0.25 tsp white pepper

Restaurant-quality fried rice with perfectly seasoned grains, tender vegetables, and savory umami flavor. The secret is using day-old rice and high heat for that authentic wok-charred taste.

The Leftovers That Outshine the Original I genuinely look forward to having leftover rice because it means fried rice is happening. This is one of those recipes where day-old rice is actually better than fresh -- the drier grains fry up perfectly crispy instead of turning to mush. Wok Hei at Home Heat your wok or largest skillet over the highest heat you have until it is practically smoking. Add oil, then crack in the eggs and scramble quickly, breaking them into small pieces. Push to the s