Step 1: Make sure rice is cold and broken up — no clumps at all this is the most important step

Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in large wok or biggest pan you have over highest heat until smoking hot

Step 3: Add green onion whites and garlic stir fry 30 seconds moving constantly

Step 4: Add ginger if using stir another 15 seconds

Step 5: Add peas and carrots spread in single layer let sit 1 minute without stirring to get slightly charred

Step 6: Push everything to edges of pan creating empty space in center

Step 7: Pour beaten eggs into center scramble until about 70 percent set — still slightly wet looking

Step 8: Add all the cold rice on top of eggs immediately start breaking up and mixing everything together vigorously

Step 9: Let rice sit pressed against hot pan 1 full minute without stirring — this creates the crispy bits everyone loves

Step 10: Add soy sauce and sesame oil toss everything together taste and adjust seasoning

Step 11: Top with green onion greens serve immediately in hot bowls