Description
This Egg Fried Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a mix of vegetables, fluffy rice, and scrambled eggs, this Chinese-inspired fried rice is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
Eggs:
- 3 large eggs, beaten
Vegetable Mix:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Salt to taste
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Scramble eggs until just set, then transfer to a plate.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add remaining oil to the wok. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Stir in mixed vegetables and cook until slightly tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Add rice, breaking clumps, and stir-fry until heated. Return eggs to the pan.
- Season and Serve: Drizzle with soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Toss well and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best results.
- You can add protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Adjust soy sauce based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
