Amazing Fried Rice

Cold rice, a hot pan, and the discipline not to stir constantly.

⏱ 15 min · easy · 🍽 serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups cold cooked rice, at least a day old
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 3 tbsp neutral oil
• 4 scallions, whites and greens separated
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• White pepper

Steps

1. Break the cold rice apart with wet hands so there are no clumps.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high. Scramble the eggs 45 seconds until barely set and remove.
3. Add the rest of the oil, then the scallion whites, garlic and frozen vegetables. Stir 2 minutes.
4. Add the rice, press it flat and leave it 90 seconds to toast before stirring. Repeat twice. That is where the flavor comes from.
5. Add the soy and oyster sauce around the edge of the pan, not the middle, so it sizzles as it hits.
6. Return the eggs, finish with sesame oil, white pepper and scallion greens.