Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi)

Step 1

In a wok or large pan over medium high heat, add oil and garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add onions and carrot and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables are soft but still yielding a crunch.

Step 3

Add cooked rice and lettuce and stir until the ingredients are mixed in with the rice.

Step 4

Push rice to one side and add eggs. Continuously stir and break the eggs with your spatula until they’re almost fully cooked.

Step 5

Mix the eggs with the fried rice and add soy sauce.

Step 6

Season with salt and pepper and stir until the sauce and seasonings are evenly spread through the fried rice.

Step 7

Turn the heat off and serve.