Egg Fried Rice

Ingredients and Weight:

• Cooked rice (cold): 1 pound (4 cups)
• Eggs: 8 large
• Butter: 6 tablespoons, divided
• Onion: 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
• Green onions: 1 cup, chopped
• Peas: 1 cup, frozen or fresh
• Carrots: 1 cup, chopped
• Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
• Hoisin sauce: 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: to taste
• Black pepper: to taste

Preparation Time:

• 10 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
2. Add the eggs and cook until scrambled. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add the onion, garlic, and green onions. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the peas and carrots and cook for 2 minutes more.
5. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Add to the skillet and stir.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Add the cooked eggs back to the skillet and stir until heated through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Colorful and vibrant
• Texturally satisfying
• A perfect side dish or main course

User Comments:

• "This was the best egg fried rice I've ever had! It was so flavorful and the rice was perfectly cooked."
• "I love the addition of peas and carrots, it really adds a pop of color and flavor."
• "This recipe is so easy to follow and it turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making it again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use day-old rice for best results.
• If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can substitute another sweet and savory sauce, such as teriyaki sauce.
• Be careful not to overcook the rice or it will become mushy.