Vegetarian 8-Bean Fried Rice with Onions and Carrots

1.Prepare all ingredients: finely chop onions, peel and dice carrots, mince garlic, and slice green onions for garnish.

2.Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3.Add the finely chopped onions and diced carrots to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the onions become translucent and carrots start to soften.

4.Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.

5.Push the vegetables to one side of the wok. If using eggs, pour the beaten eggs into the cleared space and scramble gently until just set. Then mix the eggs with the vegetables.

6.Add the cooked 8 beans to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes to warm through and combine flavors.

7.Add the chilled cooked rice, breaking up any clumps with the back of a spatula. Stir-fry everything together for 4-5 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated evenly and well mixed with vegetables and beans.

8.Drizzle soy sauce and vegetarian oyster sauce evenly over the rice mixture. Sprinkle white pepper and salt. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.

9.Continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes, allowing the rice to slightly crisp on the bottom if desired.

10.Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or salt if necessary.

11.Turn off heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

12.Serve hot as a nutritious and colorful main dish or side.