Egg Fried Rice
🕒 Total Time: 15–20 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 2–3
🧰 Kitchen Tools Needed:
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Wok or large non-stick skillet
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Spatula or wooden spoon
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Mixing bowl
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Knife and chopping board
Wok or large non-stick skillet
Spatula or wooden spoon
Mixing bowl
Knife and chopping board
🧂 Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
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2–3 eggs, beaten
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2 cups cooked and chilled rice (preferably day-old)
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½ cup chopped onions
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½ cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
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2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
2–3 eggs, beaten
2 cups cooked and chilled rice (preferably day-old)
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Scramble the Eggs
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked.
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Remove eggs from the pan and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked.
Remove eggs from the pan and set aside.
2. Cook the Vegetables
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Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil.
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Sauté chopped onions and mixed vegetables for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft.
Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil.
Sauté chopped onions and mixed vegetables for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft.
3. Add the Rice
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Add cold, cooked rice to the pan.
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Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
Add cold, cooked rice to the pan.
Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
4. Season & Combine
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Add scrambled eggs back in.
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Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir everything well.
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Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Add scrambled eggs back in.
Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir everything well.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
5. Garnish & Serve
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Turn off the heat, sprinkle chopped green onions on top, and serve hot.
Turn off the heat, sprinkle chopped green onions on top, and serve hot.
🔁 Tips & Variations:
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Use day-old rice for best texture — fresh rice can get mushy.
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Add protein like shrimp, tofu, or chicken for a heartier dish.
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For spice, mix in chili flakes or sriracha sauce.
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For extra umami, add a dash of oyster sauce or hoisin sauce.
Use day-old rice for best texture — fresh rice can get mushy.
Add protein like shrimp, tofu, or chicken for a heartier dish.
For spice, mix in chili flakes or sriracha sauce.
For extra umami, add a dash of oyster sauce or hoisin sauce.
🧮 Macros (Per Serving, Based on 3 Servings):
Macronutrient | Amount |
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Calories | ~320 kcal |
Protein | ~10g |
Carbohydrates | ~38g |
Fat | ~14g |
Fiber | ~2g |