Cast Iron Skillet Fried Rice

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A simple and easy fried rice recipe that uses pantry ingredients. Budget friendly and makes the whole family happy!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: budget fried rice, simple fried rice recipe, what to make when no food is in the house

Servings: cups

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Katie Shaw

Equipment

any skillet will work, but we love cast iron

Ingredients

4 tablespoons of oil divided
2 eggs beaten
1 cup onion finely diced
¾ cup frozen green peas
4 cups cooked rice
⅓ cup soy sauce
2 teaspoon Siracha optional

Instructions

Cook egg. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and gently stir until scrambled, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet to plate, chop and set aside for later.
Cook onion. Increase the heat to medium-high. Heat another tablespoon of oil in the now-empty skillet. Add the onion and stir until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the remaining oil and the rice. Stir until rice is thoroughly mixed with the other ingredients, about three minutes. Add the soy sauce, frozen peas, and scrambled eggs. Stir fry for 4 minutes, until thoroughly heated and well combined. Serve hot.
Add soy sauce + mix-ins. Add the soy sauce, frozen peas, and scrambled eggs. If you are adding a cooked protein, do so now. Stir fry for 4 minutes, until thoroughly heated and well combined. Serve hot.

Notes

There are many things that can be added to this recipe to make it your own. Try adding bell pepper with the onion or cooked shrimp or chicken with the peas.

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