Description
This Easy Egg Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful meal made with only six ingredients. It features cold jasmine rice, savory soy sauce, sesame oil, and scrambled eggs, creating a simple yet delicious dish in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked jasmine rice (cold & day-old, or substitute with any white long grain rice)
1 green onion, finely chopped
2.5 tablespoons regular soy sauce or light soy sauce (avoid dark soy sauce)
½ tablespoon sesame oil
4 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok. If you’re using a wok, allow the oil to smoke. If using a regular pan, skip the smoking step.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and quickly stir-fry to let them begin to set into shape.
- Once the eggs have taken shape but are still slightly moist, toss in the rice. Break up any clumps of rice in the pan.
- Sweep everything to one side of the pan. Add the remaining oil to the empty space, then add the chopped green onions and mix them into the rice and eggs.
- Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil along the edges of the pan, then toss everything together. Continue until the rice turns golden brown and is evenly coated.
- Remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor and nutrition, try adding frozen peas, carrots, or bell peppers to the rice.
- Enhance the dish by adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a more filling meal.
- If you enjoy a bit of heat, drizzle sriracha over the rice or sprinkle red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- If using fresh rice, let it cool completely before using to avoid mushiness in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
