Egg Fried Rice
Simple Chinese egg fried rice — day-old rice with eggs, scallions, and soy sauce. The 10-minute weeknight standard. Best with day-old jasmine rice.
Prep Time
21 min
Cook Time
29 min
Servings
6
Calories
562 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Rice2 ¼ cups
- Eggs3
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
- Spring Onion1 ½
- Sesame Oil1 ½
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Rice2.25 cups
- Eggs3
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
- Garlic4.5 cloves
- Spring Onion1.5
- Sesame Oil1.5
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Use 4 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice. Break up clumps.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over highest heat. Add 3 beaten eggs, scramble 30 sec into soft curds. Push to side.
- 3
Add 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn). Stir-fry 2 min.
- 4
Add 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir 30 sec.
- 5
Add rice. Toss constantly 2-3 min until heated through and slightly browned.
- 6
Drizzle 3 tablespoons soy + 1 teaspoon sesame oil around rim. Toss. Add 3 chopped scallions. Off heat. Sprinkle white pepper. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Day-old rice essential.
- 2.Highest heat.
- 3.Don't crowd.
- 4.Sauce around rim.
🔬 Why It Works
Egg fried rice is the simplest fried rice — proves the technique matters more than ingredients. Day-old rice + high heat + soy at the rim creates restaurant-quality fried rice in 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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