🌭 Hot Dog and Fried Rice

This **Hot Dog and Fried Rice** is a quick, fun, and surprisingly delicious twist on classic fried rice! Packed with diced hot dogs, colorful veggies, and savory soy sauce, it's a perfect way to use leftovers or whip up a fast weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3–4 hot dogs, diced
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (or mixed veggies)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups cold, cooked rice (preferably day-old)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep: Have all ingredients prepped and ready. Cold rice works best for non-sticky texture.
2. Cook hot dogs: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced hot dogs and cook 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté veggies: In the same pan, add onion and frozen veggies. Cook 4–5 minutes until tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Cook eggs: Push veggies to one side. Pour beaten eggs into the pan and scramble until fully cooked.
5. Add rice: Stir in cold rice, breaking up clumps. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring often.
6. Add flavor: Return hot dogs to the pan. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir to combine and heat through.
7. Garnish & serve: Top with sliced green onions. Serve hot as a main dish or side.

Tip: For extra flavor, add a dash of teriyaki sauce or sriracha. You can also swap hot dogs for cooked bacon, ham, or chicken.

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