Easy Egg Fried Rice: Delicious Takeout Made at Home

This Easy Egg Fried Rice is a quick and satisfying dish that transforms leftover rice into a delicious takeout classic.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fried Rice

4 cups Day Old White Rice Freshly cooked rice can be used if dried out a bit.
4 large Eggs Can omit for a vegan version.
1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots can be used as a substitute.
1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots Fresh vegetables can be used for better texture.
2 tablespoons Shaoxing Rice Wine Can substitute with dry sherry (gluten-free) or omit entirely.
4 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Low-sodium options reduce saltiness.
2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Substitute with mushroom sauce for vegetarian option.
2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil Omit if avoiding sesame.
2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onion Chives can be used alternatively.
2 tablespoons Oil Use vegetable or canola oil for neutral flavor.

Equipment

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Egg Fried Rice

Begin by breaking apart the day-old white rice and set it aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet. Add the beaten eggs and cook quickly until just set.
In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil if needed and sauté the diced yellow onion until translucent.
Add the frozen peas and carrots, and sauté until heated through.
Add the prepared rice to the wok, stir well and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the Shaoxing rice wine around the edges of the wok, stir continuously for about 30 seconds.
Add the light soy sauce and oyster sauce, and stir well for about 2 minutes.
Drizzle toasted sesame oil over the egg fried rice, toss in green onions and mix everything together.
Serve your homemade egg fried rice hot, garnished with additional green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

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