Description
Egg Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful Asian main dish perfect for weeknight dinners or a fast lunch. This easy recipe uses cooked cold rice, scrambled eggs, garlic, green onions, and soy sauce to create a comforting, protein-rich meal that’s great for using leftover rice. With a slightly crispy texture from stir-frying on high heat, it’s an ideal vegetarian option that can be customized with additional vegetables.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked cold rice
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop the green onions, mince the garlic, and crack the eggs into a bowl. Break up any clumps in the cold cooked rice to ensure even frying.
- Scramble eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and scramble gently until just set, then remove the eggs from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: If needed, add the remaining oil to the pan. Sauté the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Fry rice: Add the cold rice to the pan and stir-fry, breaking up any clumps and heating the rice thoroughly.
- Season rice: Add the soy sauce, salt, and pepper to the rice. Stir well to evenly coat the grains with the seasonings.
- Combine eggs and onions: Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and mix them into the rice. Add the green parts of the chopped green onions and stir everything together until combined and heated through.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture and to prevent sogginess.
- Customize the dish by adding vegetables like peas, carrots, or bell peppers for more nutrition and color.
- Cook on high heat to achieve a slightly crispy texture on the rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Egg fried rice, quick fried rice, easy fried rice recipe, vegetarian fried rice, leftover rice recipe, Asian fried rice, weeknight dinner, scrambled egg rice
