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**Better Than Takeout Fried Rice: A Homemade Classic That Delivers**
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### **Why You’ll Love This Recipe**
1. **Quick and Easy:** Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s faster than waiting for delivery.
2. **Budget-Friendly:** Uses pantry staples and leftover rice, saving you money.
3. **Customizable:** Perfect for adding your favorite proteins and vegetables.
### **Ingredients You’ll Need**
– **3 cups cold, cooked rice** (day-old rice works best)
– **2 tbsp vegetable oil** (or sesame oil for added flavor)
– **2 large eggs, lightly beaten**
– **1 cup mixed vegetables** (peas, carrots, corn, or your favorites)
– **3 green onions, chopped**
– **2-3 cloves garlic, minced**
– **2 tbsp soy sauce** (low-sodium, if preferred)
– **1 tbsp oyster sauce** (optional, for a deeper umami flavor)
– **1 tsp sesame oil** (optional, for a nutty aroma)
– **Salt and pepper to taste**
– **Optional add-ins:** Diced chicken, shrimp, tofu, or ham