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Panda Express Copycat Fried Rice

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

Panda Express Copycat Fried Rice is a quick and delicious dish featuring fluffy rice, vibrant veggies, and savory flavors, perfect for satisfying cravings at home.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cold cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Chop green onions and have cold cooked rice ready.
  2. 2. Heat Things Up: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. 3. Scramble the Eggs: Add beaten eggs to the hot oil and stir quickly until just set. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4. Sauté Your Vegetables: In the same skillet, add mixed vegetables and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5. Add Rice and Flavor: Stir in cold cooked rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix until well combined and heated through.
  6. 6. Finish Off with Eggs and Green Onions: Fold in scrambled eggs and chopped green onions. Stir to combine evenly.
  7. 7. Serve hot in bowls or plates, drizzling with extra soy sauce if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Use day-old rice for best texture. Customize by adding proteins like chicken or tofu. Experiment with different vegetables for variety.