Steak Fried Rice

Steak Fried Rice, the way we make it

Make it at home

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (cooked the day before and refrigerated overnight)
• 8 oz sirloin steak (or flat iron)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil (for marinade)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (for rice seasoning)
• 1 tsp fish sauce (optional, adds depth)
• 1 tsp gochujang or chili paste (optional, for heat)
• 2 scallions, sliced on the bias
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (finishing)
• 1–2 tsp chili oil (finishing)
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or avocado), divided
• Lime wedges, to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   **Marinate the steak:** Combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and optional gochujang in a shallow bowl. Add the steak and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).

2. 2

   **Sear the steak:** Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Sear 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board, rest 5 minutes, then slice thin against the grain. Set aside.

3. 3

   **Prep the wok:** Use your largest skillet or a wok over the highest heat your stove allows. Let it get very hot — this is the most important step.

4. 4

   **Start aromatics:** Add 1 tbsp neutral oil. Add garlic and diced carrot; stir-fry for 45 seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   **Fry the rice:** Add cold day-old rice. Press it flat against the pan and let it sit undisturbed for 30 seconds to develop a slight crust. Toss, press again, and repeat two more times.

6. 6

   **Scramble the eggs:** Push rice to the sides. Crack eggs into the center, scramble quickly until just set, then fold into the rice.

7. 7

   **Season:** Drizzle the 2 tbsp soy sauce (and fish sauce if using) around the edge of the pan so it sizzles. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

8. 8

   **Finish:** Remove from heat. Fold in half the scallions. Drizzle toasted sesame oil over the top and toss once.

9. 9

   **Plate:** Mound rice in a bowl or on a plate. Fan steak slices over the top. Drizzle with chili oil, scatter remaining scallions, and serve with a lime wedge on the side.