Brazilian-Style Fried Rice (Mexidinho)
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3-4 eggs about 1 egg per person
- 2 cups cooked rice or another grain
- 1 cup chopped or small vegetable frozen is fine (e.g., peas, chopped spinach, broccoli florets, corn, chopped tomatoes)
- 1 cup of optional add-ins: beans or legumes diced already-cooked meat or tofu, grated cheese, leftover cooked vegetables, I’ve even added leftover stuffing (see picture)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, melt the butter. Add the eggs and scramble in the pan until just starting to solidify, about 1 minute. Add in the rice and stir until starting to warm, about 1 minute. Add in vegetables and any other add-ins. Mix until everything is warm. Salt and pepper to taste.