Teriyaki Pork & Shiitake Fried Rice

Full recipe — serves 2
Less left over? Make half with half the saved food and half the added ingredients.
AI-generated leftover idea inspired by Mary’s original recipe. This variation has not been tested by Mary.
Ingredients
- Reserve about 12 ounces (≈340 g) of the cooked pork pieces and remaining shiitake/vegetables (aim for 1½–2 cups total of chopped leftovers). leftover Yakitori Pork and Shiitake Kebobs
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 TBSP store teriyaki sauce (warmed)
- 2–3 TBSP soy sauce (or to taste)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds to finish
- 3 cups day‑old cooked long‑grain rice (cold, separated)
- 2 TBSP neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
Directions
- Chop the reserved pork, mushrooms and peppers small.
- Heat 1 TBSP oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add beaten eggs and scramble briefly; remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, stir‑fry garlic 20 seconds, then add chopped leftovers and toss until warmed.
- Add cold rice, breaking up clumps; stir‑fry until grains separate.
- Add soy and 1–2 TBSP teriyaki to taste, and return the eggs.
- Stir in peas/carrots if using and finish with scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Serve hot — a one‑pan, family‑friendly meal that uses the teriyaki flavor as the seasoning backbone.