Perfect Chinese Fried Rice + Video

garlic cloves (finely minced)

grated fresh ginger

finely diced onions

mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen (thawed first))

large eggs (lightly beaten)

cooked (day-old rice, chilled and clumps separated)

low sodium soy sauce

fish sauce (or vegan fysh sauce)

Mirin (Shaoxing wine or dry sherry can also be used in a pinch)

sesame oil

Salt (black pepper, to taste)

Cooked chicken (beef or pork, cut into bite-sized pieces(leave out for meatless version))

Optional

Sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes

green onion (thinly sliced)

Roasted cashews

Sesame seeds (for garnish)