Super Simple & Delicious Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Super Simple & Delicious Egg Fried Rice Recipe
5-Minute Easy Egg Fried Rice Recipe Using Fridge Staples
Feeling uninspired by food, or just too tired to cook? This super simple and delicious egg fried rice recipe is here to save the day! It’s a satisfying meal that’s loved by both kids and adults, and incredibly quick to make with minimal ingredients. Perfect for those moments when you need a tasty meal in a flash.
Essential Ingredients- 2 bowls of cooked rice (preferably warm)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 stalk of green onion (white parts mainly)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the green onions to add fragrance to your fried rice. Finely mince the white parts of the green onion. Using the white parts primarily helps prevent splattering and provides a milder texture.
Step 2
In a wide bowl, combine the warm cooked rice (2 bowls) and crack in the 4 eggs. Use a spoon or spatula to thoroughly mix the rice and eggs, ensuring each grain of rice is coated with the egg mixture. Gently break up any clumps of rice for an even consistency.
Step 3
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the minced green onions and sauté over medium-low heat until fragrant, creating ‘scallion oil’. This step infuses the rice with a wonderful aroma and depth of flavor, masking any potential staleness of the rice. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the onions.
Step 4
Once the scallion oil is fragrant, add the egg-coated rice mixture to the pan over high heat. Stir-fry quickly, breaking up the rice with your spatula to prevent clumping. As the eggs begin to scramble and cook, pour 1 tablespoon of soy sauce along the edge of the pan. This allows the soy sauce to caramelize slightly, adding more flavor. Stir well to distribute the soy sauce evenly throughout the rice. Finally, season with a pinch of black pepper and drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to finish. Your delicious egg fried rice is ready!
