Panda Express Copycat Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked (or 2 cups leftover cooked rice)
• 2 cups water
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided use
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrot, thawed
• 1/4 cup white onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil (or more to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, ground
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt (or to taste)
• 1 green onion, diced (including green tops)