Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. 2. Add a little oil and wait a few moments for it to heat up. 3. Break the eggs into the wok and mix quickly to scramble. 4. When the egg is well-set, remove it and chop it into bite-size pieces or strips. 5. Wipe out the wok and add a little more oil. Wait for it to heat. 6. If the rice is clumpy, break it up with your hands so that each grain is separate. 7. Add the cold rice to the wok. Move the rice quickly around the hot pan by putting your spoon or spatula under the rice and turning it over. (This is the basic stir-frying technique.) 8. After a minute or so, add the diced carrots and move them about the pan with the rice. 9. After 3 minutes, add the frozen peas and stir-fry. 10. After 2 minutes, add the scallions, egg and meat, if using. 11. Season the rice with salt or soy sauce once the ingredients are well-mixed. Cook another minute or until everything is heated through. 12. Remove from heat and serve.