Description
Sizzling wok magic brings Chinese-inspired quick & easy 10-minute egg fried rice to life with golden scrambled eggs dancing through fragrant jasmine rice. Crisp vegetables and savory soy sauce create a delightful meal you can enjoy in less than quarter-hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a soy-free version)
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 0.5 cup diced onions
- 0.5 cup frozen peas and carrots (or fresh, if preferred)
Flavor Enhancers and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare cold rice by spreading freshly cooked grains on a baking sheet, allowing 10 minutes of cooling to achieve optimal dryness and prevent moisture accumulation.
- Crack eggs into a heated non-stick skillet at medium temperature, whisking vigorously until fully scrambled and cooked through. Transfer scrambled eggs to a separate plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce additional oil and sauté diced onions until translucent, approximately 2 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic, peas, and carrots, continuing to cook until vegetables become tender and slightly crisp.
- Introduce cold rice into the vegetable mixture, using a spatula to break apart any rice clusters. Stir continuously for 3-4 minutes, ensuring even heat distribution and preventing sticking.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil across the rice, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings uniformly. Create a flavor foundation by gently tossing ingredients.
- Reintegrate scrambled eggs into the rice mixture, folding carefully to maintain egg integrity. Season with salt and pepper, allowing ingredients to meld for an additional minute.
- Transfer fried rice to serving dishes, garnishing with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Customize the rice texture by using day-old cold rice, which prevents clumping and creates a perfect crispy finish.
- Experiment with different vegetable combinations like bell peppers, corn, or edamame to add more nutrition and color to the dish.
- Create a protein-packed version by adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu during the final mixing stage for extra flavor and substance.
- Keep the heat medium-high to achieve that classic restaurant-style wok hei flavor, which gives fried rice its signature slightly charred taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg