Fried rice is a versatile and delicious dish that you can make with various ingredients and flavors.

Here's a basic recipe for making classic vegetable fried rice:

Basic Vegetable Fried Rice:

Ingredients:

 2 cups of cooked and cooled rice (preferably day-old rice)

 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
 1 small onion, finely chopped
 2 cloves of garlic, minced
 1/2 cup of carrots, diced
 1/2 cup of frozen peas
 2 eggs, beaten
 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to taste)
 Salt and pepper to taste
 Optional additions: chopped scallions, sliced bell peppers, diced tofu, or cooked chicken or shrimp

Equipment:

 Wok or a large skillet

 Wooden spoon or spatula
 Knife and cutting board

Instructions:

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Prep the Ingredients:
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 Ensure your rice is cooked and cooled. Using day-old rice is ideal, as it is less likely to be
sticky and clump together.
 Chop the vegetables, mince the garlic, and beat the eggs.
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Heat the Oil:
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 Heat the vegetable oil or sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sauté the Aromatics:
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 Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
 Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
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 Add the carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
 Add the frozen peas and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
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Push Vegetables to the Side:
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 Push the cooked vegetables to one side of the wok to create a clear space.
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Scramble the Eggs:
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 In the clear space, pour the beaten eggs. Allow them to cook for a minute or so, then
scramble them with your spatula.
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Combine Ingredients:
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 Once the eggs are cooked and scrambled, mix them in with the vegetables.
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Add the Rice:
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 Add the cooked and cooled rice to the wok. Use your spatula to break up any clumps and
stir-fry to combine everything.
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Season with Soy Sauce:
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 Drizzle soy sauce over the rice and stir-fry to distribute it evenly. You can adjust the
amount to taste.
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Season and Serve:
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 Season the fried rice with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add optional ingredients
like scallions, tofu, or cooked protein at this stage.
 Continue to stir-fry for a few more minutes until everything is heated through and well
combined.
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Serve Hot:
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 Serve your vegetable fried rice hot. You can garnish it with additional chopped scallions or
a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.

Feel free to customize your fried rice with different vegetables, proteins, or seasonings to create
your own unique variations of this classic dish.