Easy Egg Fried Rice Recipe
This easy egg fried rice recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic Asian dish at home. With simple ingredients and flavorful seasonings, it’s perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course or Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked and chilled white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet, scramble eggs until set, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, cook onion until softened, add peas and carrots, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir-Fry Rice: Add chilled rice to the skillet, stir-fry until heated through and slightly browned.
- Combine Ingredients: Return eggs to the skillet, add soy sauce and sesame oil, season with salt and pepper, stir in green onions, and cook briefly before serving.
Notes
- Using cold, day-old rice helps achieve the best texture.
- Add diced ham, shrimp, or chicken for a protein boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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