Description
Learn how to make authentic egg fried rice at home in just 20 minutes with this easy recipe. This Chinese classic is loaded with fluffy jasmine rice, scrambled eggs, crunchy vegetables, and savory sauces for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 2 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
Vegetable Oil:
- 2 tablespoons
Eggs:
- 3 large
Garlic:
- 3 cloves (minced)
Carrots:
- 1/2 cup diced
Peas:
- 1/2 cup frozen (thawed)
Green Onions:
- 1/4 cup chopped
Soy Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons
Oyster Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon
Sesame Oil:
- 1 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper:
- To taste
Instructions
- Scramble Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet. Crack eggs, scramble until set, and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add remaining oil to the pan, sauté garlic, then cook carrots until softened.
- Add Vegetables and Rice: Stir in peas, add rice, and stir-fry until heated through.
- Combine Ingredients: Return eggs to the pan, add sauces, mix well, and cook briefly.
- Final Touch: Season with salt and pepper, stir in green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old cold rice.
- Long-grain rice varieties like jasmine or basmati are ideal.
- Customize with cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
