Cheap and Cheerful Egg Fried Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the white rice under cold water to remove excess starch.

2. 2

   In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked.

3. 3

   While the rice is cooking, finely chop the onion and dice the carrots.

4. 4

   In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots, and stir-fry for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

5. 5

   Add the frozen peas and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix with the vegetables.

7. 7

   Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix everything together.

8. 8

   Pour the soy sauce over the rice mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Serve the egg fried rice hot.