way to cook:
1. Prepare the ingredients:
🔸Ensure your rice is completely cooled and ideally, day-old for best texture.
🔸Chop all vegetables.
2. Cook the meat:
🔸Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
🔸Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula. 🔸Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
3. Sauté the vegetables:
🔸Add the red onion and carrots to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
🔸Add the green onions and cook for another minute.
4. Add the rice:
🔸Add the cooked rice to the pan.
🔸Break up any clumps of rice with a spatula.
🔸Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until heated through.
5. Combine and season:
🔸Return the cooked beef to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil (if using).
🔸Season with salt and pepper to taste.
🔸Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to combine flavors.
6. Serve and enjoy:
🔸Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious fried rice.
🔸This fried rice is delicious on its own or as a side dish.
🏵️Tips and Variations:
– Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables, such as peas, corn, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
– Protein: Substitute ground beef with shrimp, chicken, or tofu.
– Eggs: Add scrambled eggs for extra protein and richness. Add the beaten eggs to the pan with the vegetables before adding the rice.
– Spice: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
– Flavor Boosters: Consider adding a dash of fish sauce or a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor complexity.
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