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Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sauté the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions for 30 seconds until fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the remaining tablespoon of oil","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the peas and carrots (if using) and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until heated through.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the peas and carrots","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Increase the heat to high. Add the chilled rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through and starts to slightly toast.","group":"Cooking","title":"Increase the heat","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Return the scrambled eggs to the pan. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Season with a pinch of salt and white pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.","group":"Cooking","title":"Return the scrambled eggs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Garnish with the green parts of the sliced onions and serve immediately.","group":"Plating","title":"Garnish with the green parts of the sliced onions","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Plating"}],"notes":"Using day-old chilled rice is essential as it prevents the dish from becoming mushy. If using fresh rice, spread it on a tray and air-dry it for at least an hour.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["main","side"],"cookingMethod":["stirFry"],"equipment":["Wok or large non-stick skillet","Spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian","nut_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["eggs","soy","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 350g per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The rice must be cooked ahead of time and chilled. The entire dish can be meal-prepped, though it is best fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a pan with a splash of water or in the microwave until steaming hot."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_8c98f14ca2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a9bd1aca-9eb5-41e5-8730-eac0148bdba5","imageAlt":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["fried-rice","quick","easy","leftover-rice","chinese-cuisine"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:12:10.526Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:12:10.526Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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