Easy Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 yellow or white onion
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger (about 1 inch nub)
• 2 large carrots
• 2 cups chopped green cabbage (optional)
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 4 eggs*
• ½ cup frozen peas
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 cups cooked rice, at least 1 day old (use How to Cook Rice or Instant Pot Rice), or use shortcut**
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
• Green onion, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Mince the onion. Mince the garlic. Mince the ginger. Peel the carrots, then dice them. If using, chop the cabbage.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil medium high. Saute the carrots and onion for 2 minutes. Add the cabbage, garlic and ginger and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice, peas and salt for 1 minute.
3. Push the rice to the side. Add 1 tablespoon more oil. Add the eggs and pinch of salt, and scramble them in for 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through.
4. Add the soy sauce and fish sauce, if using. Taste and add additional soy sauce or salt if necessary. Heat for a minute or two, stirring, until all rice is coated. Serve hot