Homemade Fried Rice

Simple, quick, and delicious homemade Fried Rice. The trick is to use cold leftover steamed rice. This recipe is easily adapted to include your favorite vegetables and proteins. Recipe adapted from [Rachel Schultz|http://rachelschultz.com/2012/07/14/better-than-takeout-chicken-fried-rice/] and Alice Currah via [PBS|http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/01/31/fried-rice/].

Yields: 2-4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups leftover steamed rice, chilled through (day-old is perfect)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup frozen peas & carrots
2 eggs
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or to taste)
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Optional:
1/2 cup cooked protein like chicken, pork, or shrimp
a little grated fresh ginger

Instructions

Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the onions, garlic, peas and carrots, stir frying until veggies are tender. Crack the eggs into the pan and stir, scrambling them into the vegetables. When eggs are cooked, add the cold rice, soy sauce, and protein of choice (if using). Stir until heated through and well combined. Sprinkle with green onions, taste for seasoning, adding more soy sauce (or salt) as needed, and serve.