Description
Easy Egg Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful stir-fried dish made with day-old rice, eggs, and simple seasonings—ready in just 10 minutes. It’s perfect as a meal, side, or snack.
Ingredients
2 cups cold cooked jasmine rice (ideally day‑old)
1 green onion, finely chopped
2½ tablespoons regular soy sauce
½ tablespoon sesame oil
4 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Allow oil to smoke briefly for a subtle smoky flavor.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and stir-fry quickly until just set but still slightly moist.
- Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula so each grain separates.
- Push rice and eggs to one side of the pan. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon of oil into the clear side and sauté the chopped green onions.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil around the edges of the pan and toss everything together until the rice is evenly coated and light brown.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture—fresh rice is too moist.
- Add frozen peas, carrots, or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Stir in cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for added protein.
- A dash of sriracha or chili oil can add spice.
- Brown rice or quinoa are good alternatives but may need more cook time.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
