Exquisite Chinese-Style Egg Fried Rice at Home
Chef Baek’s Recipe: Super Simple Chinese Egg Fried Rice with Aromatic Scallion Oil
Craving authentic Chinese fried rice at home? Chef Baek’s recipe is perfect, using simple ingredients and an easy method that guarantees delicious results! Discover the secret to restaurant-quality ‘Chinese-Style Egg Fried Rice’ with the key ingredient: fragrant scallion oil.
Main Ingredients
- 1 bowl of rice (warm rice)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of green onions (chopped, paper cup measurement)
- 1/2 carrot (finely diced)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
Seasoning
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the green onions and carrots, which are key to the flavor of your fried rice. Finely chop the green onions for aromatic scallion oil, and dice the carrots finely to add color and texture.
Step 2
The secret to Chef Baek’s recipe: making scallion oil! Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry slowly until their sweet aroma infuses the oil. This creates your delicious scallion oil.
Step 3
Once the green onions are lightly browned, push them to one side of the pan. Crack the 2 eggs into the cleared space and scramble them. Cook until they are softly set, not overcooked.
Step 4
Add the finely diced carrots to the pan with the scallion oil and scrambled eggs. Stir-fry until the carrots are slightly tender. Then, mix them with the scrambled eggs and cooked green onions.
Step 5
Now it’s time to season the fried rice. Pour 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce along the edge of the pan. Letting it sizzle slightly enhances its flavor. Mix it well with all the ingredients.
Step 6
Add one bowl of warm rice and begin stir-frying. If the rice is clumpy, gently press it down with the back of a ladle to break it apart. Stir-fry until each grain of rice is coated evenly with the other ingredients. This step is crucial for perfect fried rice.
Step 7
Finally, drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil over the fried rice for an extra layer of aroma. Gently toss to distribute the nutty fragrance throughout the dish. Your fried rice is now ready!
Step 8
Behold, Chef Baek’s Chinese-Style Egg Fried Rice, elevated by the fragrant scallion oil! Even without ingredients like ham or other meats, this dish boasts a truly deep and delicious flavor, reminiscent of authentic Chinese restaurant fried rice. You’ll find yourself wanting another bowl!
