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Egg Fried Rice

Effortless Egg Fried Rice for Tasty Weeknight Meals

This Egg Fried Rice recipe is a quick, flavorful dish that captures the essence of Chinese takeout in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 4 cups day-old white rice Crucial for light and fluffy texture
  • 3 large eggs Beaten and scrambled
  • 1 medium yellow onion Finely diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots Feel free to use any veggies
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine Optional
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce Key flavor agent
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Can substitute with hoisin or mushroom soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil Optional, but recommended
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons green onion Chopped green parts only
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • wok
  • large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by breaking apart day-old rice in a bowl or a sealed bag. This ensures that the grains don’t clump together while cooking.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and gently stir until just set, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
  3. In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil, heat, then stir-fry diced onion with frozen peas and carrots for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add day-old rice, breaking apart clumps and adding back scrambled eggs. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour Shaoxing rice wine over the mixture, stir-fry for another minute. Then add soy sauce and oyster sauce, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Drizzle with sesame oil and mix in chopped green onions. Stir for 1-2 minutes. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, always use day-old rice. Adjust seasonings to taste and customize with additional proteins if desired.

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