Chaofan (Chinese Fried Rice)

Step 1

Mash the rice gently with your hands to break apart lumps and loosen each grain. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large pan or wok, heat butter or margarine over high heat until melted.

Step 3

Add garlic and saute until golden. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 2 minutes or until no longer frozen and liquid evaporates.

Step 4

Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and oyster sauce and toss to mix. Cook for another minute, stirring from time to time.

Step 5

Move everything to the sides and make room in the middle. Add a tablespoon of oil or butter then add the beaten eggs and stir and cook until scrambled. Make sure there are no big lumps.

Step 6

Toss everything together several times to combine. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cook for another minute or two without stirring.

Step 7

Then add green onions and sesame oil and stir one last time before removing from heat.

Step 8

Transfer to a serving plate.