Fried Rice

Or at least my super simple version of it!

Fried rice

Time: 20 mins | Difficulty: 1/5 | Recommendation: Weeknight dinner

There are of course MANY methods for fried rice. This one is my go-to, and it makes for a really delicious and simple one-pan meal, where you can use up anything in your fridge and also use up leftover rice! The key here is to add the major seasonings and condiments BEFORE you add the rice to the pan, so that the veggies soak up the flavor and the rice is more of a tasty complement. Use any vegetables you have in your fridge! I recommend mushrooms, scallions, carrots, or bell peppers to start!

Ingredients:

• Veggies (whichever ones you have in your fridge)

• Garlic

• Ginger

• Tofu (optional)

• An egg (optional)

• Leftover rice

• Olive oil

• Soy sauce

• Rice vinegar

• Gochujang or hot sauce

• Sesame oil

Method:

1. Chop your vegetables, garlic, and ginger.

2. Prepare your tofu first, if using: Chop it small, then add some cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan, and sauté the tofu until it’s crispy and golden brown. Set it aside.

3. Wipe out the pan, and add a touch more olive oil. Add the garlic and ginger, then heat the oil and add the vegetables. When they’re cooked through, add the tofu back in, then add in a few drops of sesame oil, a splash of soy sauce, a splash of rice vinegar, and some gochujang, directly into the pan. Stir it all around until everything is well combined.

4. Add the leftover rice to the pan and stir everything well. Taste to see if any more seasoning is needed.