Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
-4 cups cooked rice
-2 tbsp honey
-1 tsp sesame oil
-2 tbsp soy sauce
-1 tbsp rice vinegar
-3 1/2 tbsp butter
-1 tsp gochugaru (chili flakes)
-1 tsp gochujang (sriracha)
-1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
-1 stalk scallion, finely sliced
-1 small carrot
-1 bell pepper, any color
-1/2 cup frozen peas
-1 small onion
-4 cloves garlic
Directions:
Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Add carrots, onion, peas and garlic and season generously with salt and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes or until the onions and carrots are softened.
Increase the heat to high, and add the remaining 1 1/2 tbsp of butter and melt. Immediately add the rice, green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, gochujang, gochugaru, cayenne and stir until combined.
Continue stirring for an additional 3 minutes to dry the rice. Add the sesame oil to combine. (*optional: add cheese on top and cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes until melted) Remove from the heat and serve. Enjoy!