Egg Fried Rice
Experience the comfort of homemade egg fried rice, a delightful dish that combines fluffy grains with vibrant vegetables and savory flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe offers a quick and easy way to bring everyone together around the table. Customize it with your favorite ingredients and enjoy every satisfying bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups day-old cooked rice
- 2 large eggs
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop vegetables and gather all items.
- Heat the pan: In a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Add aromatics: Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the eggs: Push aromatics to one side of the pan, crack in the eggs, and scramble until just set. Fold into the aromatics.
- Stir-fry rice: Add day-old rice and frozen peas and carrots; stir vigorously until everything is coated.
- Season: Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture, stirring for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg