Egg Fried Rice

5 from 4 votes

This Egg Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful way to turn leftover rice into a satisfying meal. Tossed with eggs, soy sauce, and vegetables, it is perfect for busy days when you want comfort food in minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: egg rice, fried rice, fried rice with egg

Servings: people

Calories: 467kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Equipment

1 Wok or large skillet For even stir frying and heat control
1 Mixing bowl For beating the eggs
1 Spatula For stirring and tossing the rice evenly

Ingredients

4 eggs
4 cups leftover rice
1 onion chopped
0.5 bell pepper chopped
3 sweet peppers chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
0.75 cup green onion chopped
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon sugar optional
4 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat lightly until smooth.
4 eggs
Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook until the bottom side turns light brown. Flip, cook the other side, then break into smaller pieces.
4 eggs, 4 tablespoons cooking oil
Add the onion, bell pepper, and sweet peppers. Stir fry for about one minute until fragrant but still crisp.
1 onion, 0.5 bell pepper, 3 sweet peppers
Add half of the leftover rice and stir fry for two minutes to loosen the grains. Then add the remaining rice and continue mixing until well combined.
4 cups leftover rice
Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss everything well so the rice absorbs the seasonings evenly.
2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Season with salt and sugar. Add the green onions and cook for another minute while stirring continuously.
0.75 cup green onion, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon sugar
Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot and enjoy your Egg Fried Rice with your favorite dishes.

Notes

Leftover rice works best for this recipe since it is firm and not sticky.
You can add proteins such as shrimp or ham for a heartier version.

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