Heat oil in a wok or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. addin garlic, ginger and the white portion of the green onions. Cook untilfragrant.
add carrots & peas, cook until heated and softened.
add rice (and protein if using continue to cook until rice slightly crisped and brown. Don't stir too much, you do want to get a little bit caramelization.
add in cooked egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil
Garnish with remaining green onion and sesame seeds if desired.