Egg Fried Rice is a simple yet flavorful dish made by stir-frying cooked rice with eggs, vegetables, and seasonings. It’s quick to prepare, requires minimal ingredients, and can be enjoyed as a main meal or as a side dish with other Asian recipes. Using cold, leftover rice gives the best texture, making this a great way to use up extra rice from the previous day.
Ingredients for Egg Fried Rice
Preparation Steps
Prepare ingredients
Beat the eggs in a small bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Chop onions, garlic, carrots, and spring onions.
Keep cooked rice ready (cold rice works best for fried rice).
Cook the eggs
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Pour in the beaten eggs, scramble them quickly, and cook until just set.
Remove scrambled eggs from the pan and keep aside.
Cook vegetables
Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the same pan.
Add garlic and onion, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add carrots (and peas if using) and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
Add rice
Push the vegetables to one side of the pan.
Add cold rice, breaking any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
Season
Pour soy sauce evenly over the rice. Mix well.
Add the scrambled eggs back into the pan.
Stir everything together and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Finish and serve
Add chopped spring onions and give a final quick stir.
Serve hot.
Egg Fried Rice is a perfect blend of fluffy rice, soft scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables, all brought together with the savory taste of soy sauce. It’s versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own or paired with stir-fried chicken, beef, or vegetables. Once you master the basic technique, you can easily customize it with your favorite ingredients for endless variations.
