Chef Baek’s Flavorful Fried Rice with Egg
Chef Baek’s Flavorful Fried Rice with Egg
Easy Chinese-Style Egg Fried Rice Recipe by Chef Baek
Enjoy a simple and delicious Chinese-style egg fried rice, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This recipe, inspired by Chef Baek, is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Main Ingredients- 1/2 bunch green onions (finely chopped, focusing on the white parts)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 bowl cooked rice (warm rice is best)
- 1 packet of Jjajang sauce (optional, to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the fragrant scallion oil for our fried rice. Wash the green onions thoroughly and chop them finely, focusing on the white parts. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry until fragrant and lightly browned, taking care not to burn them. Once the green onions are golden, you can either strain out the scallion oil and set it aside, or leave the scallions in the pan for the next step.
Step 2
Now, it’s time to cook the eggs. Wipe the pan clean if you strained the scallion oil, or push the green onions to one side of the pan if they are still in it. Crack the 3 eggs into the empty space. Use chopsticks to scramble the eggs until they are softly cooked. Once the eggs begin to set, reduce the heat to low and break them into smaller pieces with your chopsticks.
Step 3
Combine the prepared scallion oil (or green onions) with the scrambled eggs. Gently toss them together to mix the eggs and green onions well.
Step 4
Now, let’s add some flavor. Pour 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce around the edge of the pan, allowing it to caramelize slightly. The aroma from the lightly browned soy sauce will deepen the flavor of the fried rice. Mix gently to distribute the soy sauce evenly with the green onions and eggs.
Step 5
Add a bowl of warm cooked rice to the pan. Use a spatula or rice paddle to break up any clumps of rice and mix it thoroughly with the eggs, green onions, and soy sauce. It’s important to stir-fry quickly so that the rice grains are coated with oil and seasonings.
Step 6
No fried rice is complete without pepper! Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper twice to enhance the aroma and add a subtle kick. Be careful not to add too much at first, as it can become too spicy; adjust to your preference.
Step 7
Finally, drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil around the edge of the pan to add a nutty aroma. Gently mix to distribute the fragrant sesame oil throughout the fried rice.
Step 8
Time to season! Add 1/3 teaspoon of coarse salt and mix it well with the rice. Seasoning with salt brings out the savory flavor and makes the fried rice much tastier. Taste and add a little more salt if needed.
Step 9
Once the fried rice is cooked, plate it attractively. Shaping the rice into a mound in the bowl makes it look even more appealing.
Step 10
For an extra layer of flavor, you can top it with heated Jjajang sauce. This will turn your egg fried rice into a delicious Jjajang-flavored egg fried rice. Enjoy this simple yet incredibly tasty egg fried rice, Chef Baek style!
