Perfect Fried Rice

Name: Perfect Fried Rice
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. avocado oil; 2 medium carrots (peeled and finely diced); 1 small yellow onion (diced); 1/2 cup frozen peas; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 large eggs (whisked); Pinch salt (to taste); 4 cups cooked Cajun Country Long Grain Rice (chilled, leftover rice works best); 3 stalks green onion (sliced); 3 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce (or more as needed); 2 tbsp. hoisin or oyster sauce; Garnishes (optional: chili garlic sauce or Sriracha, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, green onions)

Use your leftover Cajun Country Rice to create this satisfying veggie-loaded fried rice!

Ingredients

3 tbsp. avocado oil
2 medium carrots peeled and finely diced
1 small yellow onion diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 cloves garlic minced
2 large eggs whisked
Pinch salt to taste
4 cups cooked Cajun Country Long Grain Rice chilled, leftover rice works best
3 stalks green onion sliced
3 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce or more as needed
2 tbsp. hoisin or oyster sauce
Garnishes optional: chili garlic sauce or Sriracha, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, green onions

Instructions

Preheat a large wok or skillet on high. Heat oil, then sauté carrots and onion for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peas and garlic and sauté until carrots and onion are cooked through and turning golden brown, about 3 more minutes.
Move veggies to one side of the pan. Add eggs into opposite side of pan and scramble, breaking into smaller pieces. Add a pinch of salt to taste.
Add rice, green onions, soy sauce, and hoisin or oyster sauce, stirring until combined. Sauté for about 5 minutes to fry the rice, stirring only occasionally so that rice can crisp up on the bottom.
Remove from heat, adding any more soy sauce or seasonings, as needed. Serve immediately and finish with optional garnish.

Notes

This dish is versatile! Use your favorite combo of veggies or meat to make it perfect for your taste.
To keep your fried rice from getting mushy, use cold, leftover rice.
This dish comes together quickly, so have all ingredients prepped and ready to go before starting.
Fresh Thai basil makes a great addition to this dish. You can add torn leaves of Thai basil after adding the rice for a fresh, herby flavor.