Description
Mastering egg fried rice elevates home cooking with professional Chinese restaurant techniques. Quick, flavorful ingredients and precise wok skills help create a delicious meal you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 eggs
- 10 prawns
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1/4 cup spring onion, chopped
Base and Seasoning:
- 400 grams (14.11 ounces) cooked rice
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2/3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet over medium heat and coat with oil. Quickly sear prawns until they transform to a vibrant pink color, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove prawns and set aside, preserving their tender texture.
- Elevate the heat to high, introducing chopped onions into the pan. Sauté until they develop a rich golden hue, caramelizing and releasing a sweet aroma. Add extra oil if onions begin to stick.
- Create a space in the pan for eggs, cracking them directly onto the surface. Rapidly scramble using a spatula, breaking eggs into delicate fragments and allowing minimal mixing with onions.
- Integrate cooked rice, vegetable medley, and soy sauce into the skillet. Thoroughly combine ingredients, ensuring uniform coating. Pause briefly between stirrings to develop a crispy golden exterior. If mixture appears dry, introduce 1-2 tablespoons of water to maintain moisture.
- Reintroduce prawns to the pan, gently folding them into the rice mixture for an additional minute. Terminate heat and garnish with freshly chopped spring onions. Serve immediately while piping hot, presenting a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use day-old refrigerated rice for best texture. Freshly cooked rice contains more moisture and can make your fried rice soggy and clumpy.
- Crank your stove to high heat for authentic wok-style cooking. This creates delicious crispy edges and prevents rice from becoming mushy.
- Swap prawns with chicken, tofu, or skip protein entirely for vegetarian version. Each alternative adds unique flavor and nutritional profile.
- Drizzle sesame oil at the end for an instant flavor boost. Just a small amount enhances the entire dish with a nutty, aromatic essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg