Description
Delicious and easy Egg Fried Rice recipe that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This Asian-inspired dish is packed with flavor and can be customized with your favorite veggies and protein.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked and chilled white rice
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until set. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables: Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir in peas, carrots, green onions, and garlic. Cook until tender.
- Stir-Fry: Add rice, stir-fry for 3–4 minutes. Return eggs to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Day-old rice works best for fried rice.
- Customize with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Try different veggies like bell pepper, corn, or edamame.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
