Taiwanese Fried Rice (Chao Fan)

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked Rice (day-old)
• 1 cup Protein (Chicken, Pork, or Tofu)
• 1 cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• 2 stalks Green Onions
• 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Oil for Frying

Instructions

1. 1Mince the 2 cloves of garlic. Cut the 1 cup of Protein (Chicken, Pork, or Tofu) into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces. Thinly slice the 2 stalks of Green Onions, separating the white parts from the green parts. Ensure you have 4 cups of Cooked Rice (day-old) ready.
2. 2Heat the 2 tbsp of Oil for Frying in a large wok or skillet over high heat until it shimmers, reaching approximately 400°F (200°C). Add the minced 2 cloves of Garlic and the thinly sliced white parts of the 2 stalks of Green Onions, then stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden.
3. 3Add the 1 cup of Protein (Chicken, Pork, or Tofu) to the wok and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until cooked through; if using chicken or pork, ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Next, add the 1 cup of Frozen Mixed Vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through and slightly tender.
4. 4Add the 4 cups of Cooked Rice (day-old) to the wok, using a spatula to break up any clumps. Pour the 3 tbsp of Soy Sauce and 1 tbsp of Sesame Oil over the rice mixture, then stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until the rice is heated through and evenly coated with the sauces.
5. 5Stir in the thinly sliced green parts of the 2 stalks of Green Onions and cook for 30 seconds until they are slightly softened. Serve the Taiwanese Fried Rice immediately while it is hot.

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