Description
This classic Egg Fried Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful dish made with day-old jasmine or long-grain rice, scrambled eggs, peas, carrots, and green onions, all stir-fried to perfection with soy sauce and sesame oil. Perfect as a satisfying main or side dish, it takes just 20 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain white rice (day-old, chilled)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots, thawed
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Break up the chilled rice to remove any clumps. Thaw the frozen peas and diced carrots thoroughly. Chop the green onions finely. Beat the eggs in a small bowl until smooth.
- Cook Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble gently, stirring often until the eggs are just set but still moist. Remove the cooked eggs from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Veggies: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Add the thawed peas and carrots and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until tender. Then add the chopped green onions and cook for an additional 1 minute while stirring.
- Fry the Rice: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the broken-up rice to the pan, spreading it evenly across the surface. Let it cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds to get lightly toasted, then stir and repeat this process until the rice is heated through evenly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Combine: Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet with the rice and vegetables. Pour in the soy sauce and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Finish: Drizzle the sesame oil over the fried rice, give it one final stir to distribute the flavor, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice as freshly cooked rice tends to be too sticky and can result in mushy fried rice.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity according to your salt preference or dietary needs.
- Sesame oil adds a distinctive nutty aroma; you can omit or substitute with another oil if desired.
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a protein boost if preferred.
- Ensure the pan is hot enough to achieve proper stir-frying texture but avoid burning ingredients.
