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A steaming bowl of fresh egg fried rice with green onions

Quick way to grow perfect Egg Fried Rice

This recipe provides a quick and efficient method to create delicious egg fried rice, perfect for a weeknight meal or a quick snack. It focuses on achieving the ideal texture and flavor with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked rice (day-old is best)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 Green onions, chopped for garnish
  • 0.5 cup Frozen peas and carrots

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Small bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Prepare your green onions by chopping them finely.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the whisked eggs and scramble them until cooked through, then remove them from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the day-old cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spoon. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
  3. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the rice and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, and mix everything together thoroughly, ensuring the sauce coats all the rice and ingredients.
  5. Serve the egg fried rice hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice as it is drier and prevents the fried rice from becoming mushy. Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins like cooked chicken or shrimp for variety.