Description
Sizzling wok magic brings this quick 10-minute egg fried rice to life with authentic Asian comfort. Fragrant jasmine rice mingles with golden scrambled eggs, creating a speedy meal that delivers maximum flavor in minimal time for hungry home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
Carbohydrate Base:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably cold)
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) soy sauce (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Optional Toppings:
- Soy sauce (additional drizzle)
- Sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare chilled rice by gently separating any compacted grains, ensuring a light and fluffy texture for optimal stir-frying.
- Crack eggs into a heated pan with vegetable oil, whisking vigorously to create soft, billowy scrambled eggs. Transfer cooked eggs to a separate plate.
- In the same pan, sauté aromatic onions and minced garlic until they release their fragrant essence and become translucent.
- Introduce cold rice to the pan, tossing and tumbling with swift movements to distribute heat evenly and create delicate crispy edges.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, infusing it with rich umami and nutty undertones. Fold in the previously scrambled eggs, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Allow the mixture to meld together, developing depth of flavor and achieving a harmonious temperature throughout the dish.
- Transfer the vibrant fried rice to serving plates, adorning with a generous sprinkle of emerald green onions for a fresh, sharp contrast.
- Enhance the presentation with optional garnishes like toasted sesame seeds or a light dusting of red pepper flakes for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Choose day-old rice for the best texture and to prevent mushy fried rice.
- Break up cold rice grains before cooking to ensure even heating and crispy results.
- Ensure high heat and constant stirring to achieve the classic wok-hei flavor and prevent sticking.
- Customize by adding protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg