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Spicy Carrot Fried Rice

Name: Spicy Carrot Fried Rice
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 cups julienned carrots (about 3/4 pound); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons Sriracha; 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice (see Note); 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; Juice of 1 lime; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Lime juice and cilantro brighten this super-simple spicy fried rice.

By

Phoebe Lapine

Updated on May 16, 2017

Spicy Carrot Fried Rice — Photo: © Phoebe Lapine

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cups julienned carrots (about 3/4 pound)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons Sriracha
4 cups cooked long-grain white rice (see Note)
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

In a nonstick wok or large skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion and carrots and stir-fry over high heat until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the Sriracha and cook until the carrots are coated, 1 minute. Add the rice, and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
Push the fried rice to the side of the pan to create a well. Pour the eggs into the well and cook, stirring gently, until nearly set. Toss the fried rice with the eggs and cook for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the soy sauce, lime juice and cilantro and serve in bowls.

Notes

In a pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 1/2 cups raw long-grain rice until al dente. Drain and use right away or refrigerate.