Fried Rice with Cilantro

Ingredients and Weight:

• Jasmine rice, cooked and cooled: 5 cups
• Green bell pepper, diced: 1 cup
• Red bell pepper, diced: 1 cup
• Onion, diced: 1 cup
• Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
• Frozen peas, thawed: 1 cup
• Carrots, diced: 1 cup
• Soy sauce: ¼ cup
• Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
• Cilantro, chopped: ½ cup
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy (1/5)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic, onions, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Add carrots and peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add eggs. Scramble the eggs until cooked through.
5. Add cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Pour the mixture over the rice and stir well.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Cook until the rice is heated through and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Protein: 15 grams
• Fat: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Colorful and visually appealing
• Filling and satisfying
• Suitable for a variety of occasions

User Comments:

• "This fried rice was delicious! It had the perfect balance of flavors and was not too greasy."
• "I love the addition of cilantro, it really takes this dish to the next level."
• "This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy."
• "I added some grilled chicken to my fried rice and it was so good!"
• "I'm not usually a fan of fried rice, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so tasty and satisfying."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use cold rice for this recipe, as it will prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
• If you don't have sesame oil, you can substitute olive oil or canola oil.
• Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as corn, edamame, or broccoli.
• To make this dish vegetarian, omit the eggs.