Fluffy Egg Fried Rice with a Peppery Kick
Fluffy Egg Fried Rice with a Peppery Kick
Create delicious and fluffy egg fried rice with a hint of pepper.
A flavorful fried rice featuring the delightful zest of black pepper.
Ingredients- 1/2 Green onion (scallion)
- 1 Egg
- 200g Cooked rice
- 0.5 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tsp Black pepper powder
- Cooking oil, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the green onion. Wash it thoroughly and then chop it into small, bite-sized pieces, about 0.5 cm thick. Chopping it this way will allow its subtle aroma to infuse beautifully into the rice as it cooks.
Step 2
In a bowl, crack the egg and whisk it well using a fork or chopsticks. Gently break the chalazae (the white, stringy bits) for a smoother texture. Whisking the egg thoroughly ensures it coats the rice evenly without clumping.
Step 3
Add the 200g of warm cooked rice to the whisked egg. Using warm rice helps the egg to mix in smoothly and prevents the grains from sticking together when fried. Use a spatula or spoon to gently mix everything, ensuring each grain of rice is coated with the egg.
Step 4
Now, let’s start cooking. Heat a medium-sized pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Add the chopped green onion and sauté gently. Cooking the green onion over low heat allows its sweet flavor to slowly infuse into the oil, enriching the overall taste of the fried rice.
Step 5
Once you can smell the delicious aroma of the sautéed green onion (after about 1-2 minutes), increase the heat to high. Once the pan is hot, add the rice coated with egg and stir-fry quickly. Keep stirring constantly to ensure the rice grains are cooked separately and become fluffy.
Step 6
When the rice is mostly cooked and the egg is set, add 0.5 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder. Stir quickly to combine everything. The oyster sauce adds umami, while the black pepper provides a pleasant, sharp kick that elevates the fried rice. Continue to stir-fry for about another minute until all ingredients are well incorporated. Your delicious egg fried rice is now ready!
