Yields 4 servings
I make a huge batch of brown rice nearly every week. On the third or fourth day, when my rice is getting a little tough, it’s time to bust out this fried rice recipe. It’s easily one of my favorite meals.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ cup diced red, white, or yellow onion (about ½ medium onion)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 small cloves)
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup grated or finely diced carrots
2½ cups cooked brown rice (see page 226)
1½–2 tablespoons soy sauce
Optional Toppings:
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 cup Fried Tofu (see page 246)
½ cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
Directions:
1. In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the sesame oil. Add the onion, garlic, peas, and carrots and sauté for 3 minutes or until the onion is tender and translucent.
2. Add the cooked brown rice and soy sauce. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
TONI’S TIPS:
>>I like my fried rice to be fried and crispy, so rather than stir, I let mine sit for a couple of minutes at a time, then flip over the rice using a spatula.
MY TIPS:
