Golden Egg Fried Rice
Super Easy Leftover Rice Recipe: Making Fluffy Golden Egg Fried Rice
Introducing a simple recipe for Golden Egg Fried Rice, beautiful with its vibrant yellow hue. This is a super easy leftover rice dish, perfect for busy mornings or quick dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 bowl cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 stalk green onion
- 3-4 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- Pinch of ground pepper
- Pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Finely chop the green onion. While optional, adding green onions greatly enhances the flavor and aroma of the fried rice, making it more delicious. Feel free to adjust the amount to your preference.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, eggs, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix them well. The key here is to break up any clumps of rice with a fork or spatula so that each grain is separated. Since you’ll be adding oyster sauce later for seasoning, you can use just a tiny bit of salt, or even omit it.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the cooking oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn them. This step infuses the oil with a wonderful aroma.
Step 4
Butter adds richness and flavor, but you can skip it and use only cooking oil if preferred. The aroma of the green onions sautéing in butter is truly delightful!
Step 5
When the green onions are lightly golden and fragrant, add the rice and egg mixture to the pan. Spread it thinly across the pan with a spatula. Using high heat, stir-fry the rice briskly, constantly breaking up any clumps and separating the grains. The goal is to coat each grain of rice with the egg and cook off excess moisture, resulting in fluffy fried rice.
Step 6
Once the rice is fried to your liking and has a fluffy texture, add 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce and a pinch of ground pepper. Oyster sauce adds umami and a touch of moisture.
Step 7
Stir-fry everything together until the oyster sauce is well incorporated. Your delicious Golden Egg Fried Rice is now ready!
Step 8
Serve the fried rice attractively on a plate. For a neat presentation, you can pack the rice into a small bowl, press it down, and then invert the bowl onto the serving plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor.
