How to Make Fried Rice

• 4 cups cold cooked rice (day-old is best)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 cup diced vegetables or leftover cooked meat
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

1. Break the cold rice apart with wet hands so there are no clumps.
2. Scramble the eggs in hot oil, then remove them from the pan.
3. Stir-fry the vegetables or meat over high heat for 2 minutes.
4. Add the rice, press it into the pan, and let it sit 30 seconds at a time so it crisps.
5. Return the eggs, add soy sauce and scallions, toss, and finish with sesame oil.

• Warm, fresh rice steams and clumps — chill it uncovered for 20 minutes if that's all you have.
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