Dynamite Rice

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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!