Panda Express Fried Rice Recipe (Easy Copycat in 20 Minutes)
This easy and delicious Panda express fried rice copycat recipe is made out of simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice preferably cooled or day-old rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup frozen peas and carrots frozen
- 2-3 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced green onions to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Move that to the side and add in the beaten eggs. Allow them to cook for a few seconds until they set a little bit.
- Using a spatula, scramble the eggs and mix them with the garlic and green onions. Transfer the egg mixture to a bowl and set aside. Add the peas and carrot mix into the pan or wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked white rice to the skillet and break up any clumps using a spatula. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
- Drizzle the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil over the rice. Toss everything together to coat the rice and vegetables with the sauces. Continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes. Add in the scrambled eggs and mix again.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the fried rice is heated through and well combined, remove it from the heat.
- Serve the Panda Express-style fried rice hot as a side dish or as a main course with your favorite Asian-inspired dishes.
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