Frugal Fried Rice
Claimed by Jeff Smith
Serves 4 · 2 of 6 items checked · 5 aisles
Produce
Dairy & Eggs
- Checked by Jeff Smith
Frozen
Oils & Vinegars
Pantry / Durable
- Checked by Jeff Smith
Recipe by Jeff Smith
Cold rice stir-fried with egg, vegetables, and soy sauce, a thrifty way to use up leftovers.
By Jeff Smith
Fried rice is the frugal cook's greatest trick, and Smith presented it as such: yesterday's rice, a couple of eggs, whatever vegetables are on hand, and a hot wok. It is fast, cheap, and better than the sum of its parts.
The dish
2 of 6 items checked
Claimed by Jeff Smith
Serves 4 · 2 of 6 items checked · 5 aisles
Heat the oil in a wok over high heat until it shimmers. Scramble the eggs quickly and set them aside.
Add the cold rice and stir-fry for a few minutes, breaking up the clumps, until it is hot and beginning to color.
Add the peas and chopped scallions and stir-fry for a minute more.
Return the egg, splash in the soy sauce, and toss everything together. Serve at once.
Adapted from The Frugal Gourmet.
Home cooking in a small kitchen · New York, New York