Description
Egg Fried Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick weeknight meal. This homemade version is not only easy to prepare but also rivals your favorite takeout, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. With fluffy scrambled eggs and fragrant long-grain rice, this dish is both satisfying and versatile. You can enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite Chinese dishes for a complete feast. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delicious recipe using simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 800 g boiled and cooled long-grain rice
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 bunch spring onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the remaining vegetable oil and minced garlic; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the boiled rice to the wok, raise the heat to high, and drizzle with sesame oil.
- Toss everything together continuously to warm evenly.
- Push rice to one side of the pan; crack in two eggs and drizzle with soy sauce.
- Scramble the eggs until slightly runny, then mix thoroughly into the rice.
- Season with remaining soy sauce, salt, garlic salt, and stir well.
- Add lemon juice, adjust seasoning if needed, then serve topped with chopped spring onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg