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Egg Fried Rice

Savory Egg Fried Rice Made Easy for Busy Weeknights

Quick and delicious Egg Fried Rice ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice Day-old jasmine or long-grain rice is ideal.
For the Eggs
  • 2 large Eggs Scrambled into the rice.
For the Flavor
  • 2-3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Brings depth and umami.
  • 1 clove Garlic Optional, adds extra savory kick.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Carrots Diced.
  • 1 cup Green Peas Fresh or frozen.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped.
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil Prevents sticking.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Optional, enhances aroma.

Equipment

  • wok
  • spatula
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the carrots, chop the green onions, and fluff the day-old cooked rice.
  2. Scramble the eggs in a hot wok with oil until just set, then remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the diced carrots in the wok until they start to soften, then add the green peas and garlic.
  4. Stir-fry the cold, fluffed rice for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden.
  5. Return the scrambled eggs to the wok and add soy sauce, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Stir in the chopped green onions and sesame oil, mixing for an additional minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for the best texture and avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.

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