Description
Delicious egg fried rice packed with flavor, ready in under 20 minutes using chilled rice for the best texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g (3 cups) cooked long-grain white rice, chilled
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
- 3 large eggs (approx. 150 g total)
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) low-sodium soy sauce
- 10 ml (2 tsp) oyster sauce (optional)
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional)
- 5 ml (1 tsp) toasted sesame oil
- 3 g (1/2 tsp) cornstarch mixed with 15 ml (1 tbsp) water
- 120 g (1 cup) frozen peas and carrots
- 60 g (4 stalks) scallions, sliced
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper, a few turns
Instructions
- Prep rice and sauce: Measure 600 g chilled rice, breaking up clumps. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, cornstarch, and Shaoxing wine in a small bowl.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl until homogenous, about 15 seconds, and season with a pinch of salt.
- Heat the wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2–3 minutes. Add oil and swirl until very hot.
- Cook the eggs quickly, pouring them into the pan and allowing to set for 8–12 seconds before breaking into ribbons. Remove to a plate.
- Fry 60 g diced onion or shallots and frozen peas/carrots for 1–2 minutes until translucent.
- Fry the chilled rice in an even layer, pressing down and letting it sear for 30 seconds before tossing.
- Season and combine by pouring the sauce over the rice and tossing for 30–45 seconds. Return the eggs, folding gently.
- Finish with sesame oil and scallions, tossing once more. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a fried egg on top or using day-old rice for best results. Sauté in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
