Thai-style stir-fried rice

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice (cooked and cooled) : 2 cups
• Stir-fry Sauce
  • Soy sauce : 3 tablespoons
  • Fish sauce : 2 tablespoons
  • Oyster sauce : 1 tablespoon
  • Sugar : 1 teaspoon
• Stir-fry
  • Vegetable oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) : 3 cloves
  • Onion (thinly sliced) : 1 medium-sized
  • Carrot (julienned) : 1 medium-sized
  • Bell pepper (thinly sliced) : 1 medium-sized
  • Green peas (frozen or fresh) : 1/2 cup
  • Eggs (beaten) : 2 large
  • Cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu (optional) : 1 cup
  • Green onions (chopped) : 2 stalks
  • Cilantro (chopped) : 2 tablespoons

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Steps

• Cook the Rice
• Cook the jasmine rice according to the package instructions.
• Once cooked, spread the rice on a baking sheet and let it cool completely.
• Prepare the Stir-fry Sauce
• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar until well combined. Set aside.
• Stir-fry the Rice
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add minced garlic and sliced onion to the skillet and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and green peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
• Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until cooked through.
• If using cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu, add it to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional minute.
• Add the cooled cooked rice to the skillet and pour the stir-fry sauce over it. Stir-fry everything together for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through and well-coated with the sauce.
• Stir in chopped green onions and cilantro. Cook for another minute.
• Serve and Enjoy
• Transfer the Thai-style stir-fried rice to serving plates or bowls.
• Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips

• It's best to use leftover cooked rice that has been cooled in the refrigerator overnight for this recipe. Cold rice helps to prevent it from becoming mushy during stir-frying.
• Feel free to customize the stir-fried rice by adding your favorite vegetables or protein options like chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
• Adjust the amount of stir-fry sauce according to your taste preferences. You can add more or less depending on how flavorful you want the rice to be.

Information

• Thai-style stir-fried rice is a popular and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.
• This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables in your fridge.