Description
Quick and comforting egg fried rice delivers classic Chinese flavors with minimal effort. Crispy rice, fluffy eggs, and savory seasonings come together in mere minutes, letting you enjoy a restaurant-quality meal without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old rice)
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- Ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Components:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the cooking vessel over medium flame, introducing oil to create a slick surface for culinary magic.
- Gently introduce finely chopped onions and aromatic garlic, allowing them to dance and release their fragrant essence until translucent and softened.
- Cascade the thawed peas and carrots into the pan, swirling them with precision until they reach a tender yet vibrant state.
- Reduce the flame’s intensity, strategically repositioning the vegetable medley to one side of the pan while creating a dedicated space for egg preparation.
- Pour the whisked eggs into the cleared area, gently coaxing them into soft, fluffy curds that intermingle with the waiting vegetables.
- Introduce the pre-cooked rice, allowing it to mingle with the vegetable and egg ensemble, then drizzle soy sauce to enhance the flavor profile.
- Thoroughly integrate all components, ensuring each grain is coated and heated uniformly, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
- Sprinkle ground black pepper to elevate the dish’s complexity, providing a subtle but decisive flavor enhancement.
- Optional: Scatter freshly chopped green onions across the surface for a bright, crisp finishing touch.
- Transfer to serving dishes, presenting a steaming, aromatic creation ready to delight the palate.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by using day-old refrigerated rice, which prevents clumping and ensures better texture during stir-frying.
- Customize vegetable mix by adding other quick-cooking veggies like bell peppers or corn for extra nutrition and color.
- Make it protein-packed by incorporating diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu alongside eggs for a more substantial meal.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce or replacing it with tamari for a gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg