Step 1

Heat a skillet or wok to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil. When oil is warm, add the eggs and cook, scrambling. Remove to a platter and set aside.

Step 2

Cook frozen pea and carrot mixture according to package directions until just barely cooked.*

Step 3

In skillet or wok, heat to medium-high. Add 2 tablespoons canola oil.

Step 4

When oil is hot, add cold rice and ¼ cup of soy sauce. Stir constantly with wooden spoon until rice is evenly coated in soy sauce and hot, adding more oil if necessary to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Add meat/seafood (if using), cooked egg, chopped scallions, peas and carrots and sesame oil. Stir until everything is combined and hot.

Step 6

Add more soy sauce to taste as needed. Serve immediately.