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Egg Fried Rice

Egg Fried Rice

by Nabeela Kauser
Discover the delightful simplicity of Egg Fried Rice, a versatile Asian dish with rich cultural roots. This easy-to-follow recipe combines staple ingredients for a quick yet satisfying meal. Master the perfect fried rice technique with this classic recipe.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 602 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g Rice Cooked, cooled
  • 2 Shallots Finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 4 Eggs Beaten with salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Light
  • 2 Spring Onions Thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir-fry the chopped shallots and minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly browned.
  • Add the beaten eggs to the pan and scramble until fully cooked.
  • Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes while breaking up any rice clumps using a spatula or wooden spoon.
  • Pour soy sauce over the rice and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, coating the rice evenly with the sauce.
  • Toss in the sliced spring onions and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the onions become tender but still crispy.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, it's recommended to use leftover rice that has been chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours to achieve the desired texture of the dish. However, if you don't have any leftover rice, you can cook fresh rice and cool it on a baking tray before using it in the recipe.
Shallots are a great alternative to onions as they offer a more subtle and delicate flavor to the dish. But, if you don't have any shallots on hand, you can use onions instead.
To ensure that the eggs are evenly seasoned and have a consistent texture, it's advisable to beat them with salt and pepper before cooking.
Soy sauce is a classic seasoning for egg fried rice and adds a salty and savoury umami flavour to the dish. It's best to use a light soy sauce to avoid overpowering the other flavours.
Spring onions provide a refreshing crunch and onion flavour to the dish. You can add them to the pan with the rice or use them as a garnish at the end.
This recipe is versatile and customizable. You can add your preferred vegetables or proteins such as diced bell peppers, carrots, or sliced mushrooms. Just ensure to cook them before adding them to the rice.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 602kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 574mgPotassium: 294mgFibre: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 3mgVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Dinner, Egg, Food, Fried Rice, Recipe, Rice, Vegetarian
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