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Egg Fried Rice

Quick and Easy Egg Fried Rice for Flavorful Family Meals

A quick and customizable dish, Egg Fried Rice transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful meal, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice Chilled, day-old rice is best.
  • 2-3 large Eggs For best results.
For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 tablespoon Oil Vegetable, Canola, or Peanut.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Light soy sauce preferred.
For Freshness and Flavor
  • 4 stalks Green Onions Use both green and white parts.
  • 1 cup Mixed Vegetables Peas, carrots, corn, etc.
Final Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Optional.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • wok
  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • Baking Tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Egg Fried Rice
  1. If using fresh rice, cool it on a baking tray for 30 minutes. If day-old, break apart clumps.
  2. Heat oil in a wok, scramble eggs for 1-2 minutes and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté the chopped white parts of green onions for 30 seconds. Optionally add minced garlic.
  4. Add the prepared rice to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Pour in soy sauce and optionally sesame oil, then cook for another minute.
  6. Fold scrambled eggs and optional vegetables into the rice and warm through for 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle green onion tops over the mixture. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use chilled rice for best texture and high heat for achieving wok hei flavor.

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