Fried rice with peas

Here’s a simple and flavorful Fried Rice with Peas recipe — quick, satisfying, and perfect as a main or side dish. 🍚✨

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🥢 Ingredients (serves 2–4)

• 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old and chilled)

• 1 cup frozen or fresh green peas

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)

• 2 eggs (optional, for extra protein)

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (add more to taste)

• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce (optional, for depth)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients:

   • If using frozen peas, thaw them in warm water for a few minutes and drain.

   • Break up any clumps in your cooked rice so it fries evenly.

2. Scramble eggs (optional):

   • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

   • Add beaten eggs, scramble until just set, and remove from pan. Set aside.

3. Cook aromatics:

   • Add remaining oil to the pan.

   • Sauté onion and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.

4. Add peas and rice:

   • Stir in peas and cook for 1 minute.

   • Add rice and stir-fry for 3–5 minutes, pressing out clumps and letting the rice get a little toasty.

5. Season:

   • Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), salt, and pepper.

   • Return scrambled eggs to the pan and mix everything well.

6. Finish:

   • Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot!

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✅ Tips:

• Day-old rice works best because it’s drier and fries better without turning mushy.

• Add diced carrots, corn, or bell peppers for more color and texture.

• You can add shrimp, chicken, or tofu to turn it into a full meal.

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Would you like me to give you a chicken fried rice with peas version next? It’s a heartier twist on this one.