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Yesica Andrews

Egg Fried Rice Recipe Delicious and Easy to Make

This Egg Fried Rice recipe is a quick and easy way to turn leftover rice into a delicious meal. Perfect as a main course or side dish, this easy egg fried rice uses just six simple ingredients to create a flavorful and restaurant style egg fried rice at home. Ideal for beginners looking for a budget friendly and tasty Chinese egg fried rice recipe.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 501
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice cold & day-old or sub with any white long grain rice
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • 2.5 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce avoid dark soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Method
 

  1. Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, letting it get hot enough to start shimmering if using a wok.
  2. Pour in the whisked eggs and quickly scramble them, stirring constantly until they start to form soft curds.
  3. When the eggs are just set but still moist, add the chilled rice, breaking up any clumps with your spatula.
  4. Push the rice and eggs to one side of the pan; add the remaining oil in the free space, then stir in the chopped green onions.
  5. Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil around the edges of the pan, then mix everything together until the rice is evenly coated and slightly browned.
  6. Remove from heat and serve the egg fried rice immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best texture and avoid dark soy sauce to keep flavors balanced. Leftover rice must be cold to prevent clumping. Serve hot for authentic taste.