Vegetable fried rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 4 scallions, sliced

Steps

1. Cook the rice according to the package directions. Spread it on a baking sheet and let it cool for at least 15 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Scramble the eggs until firm and move them to a plate.
3. Add the rest of the oil, then the onion and carrots. Stir-fry for 4 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds.
5. Add the rice and peas. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, pressing the rice against the pan, until hot and a little crisp.
6. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, eggs and scallions. Toss for 1 minute and serve.