Easy Beef Fried Rice
A delicious and authentic rice and congee recipe for Easy Beef Fried Rice, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
- • 1/2 lb (225 g) minced beef
- • 3 eggs (beaten with a pinch of salt)
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
- • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- • 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (separated)
- • 4 spring onions (chopped)
- • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (or other medium grain rice) (chilled)
- • 1 cup frozen veggies ((carrot, corn, and/or peas))
- • 1 green (diced (or red sweet peppers) (I used a mix of both))
Preparation Steps
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick (or carbon steel pan) over medium-high heat until hot. Add the beaten eggs. Let cook until the bottom is set, then gently scramble until just cooked. Transfer to a plate.
Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil and the minced beef. Spread the beef across the pan with your spatula to form a thin layer. Let the bottom cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, plus half of the cumin powder and chilli flakes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Flip the beef and chop it into smaller pieces with your spatula. Cook until the beef is browned.
Add the spring onions. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
Add the rice and pour 1 tablespoon of oil over the rice. Toss a few times to coat with the oil. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce over the rice. Sprinkle the rest of the cumin powder and chilli flakes. Stir and cook until evenly mixed, 2 to 3 minutes.
Move the rice to one side of the pan. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of the oil to the other side, along with the frozen veggies and sweet peppers. Stir and cook for a minute to quickly saute the vegetables. Then mix everything together.
Add back the cooked eggs. Stir everything together while cutting the eggs into smaller pieces. Transfer everything to a plate and serve hot as a main or side dish.