10 min. Easy Egg Fried Rice (only 6 ingredients!)
Discover the joy of creating a delicious meal in just 10 minutes with this Easy Egg Fried Rice recipe, featuring only 6 simple ingredients! Perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave something comforting yet quick, this dish brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout straight to your kitchen. With its customizable nature, you can easily modify the recipe to suit your taste by adding extra vegetables or proteins. This budget-friendly option is not only a great way to use leftover rice but also ensures that you can whip up a satisfying meal without breaking the bank.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (cold & day-old)
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
- 2.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok until hot.
- Add beaten eggs and stir-fry until just set but still moist.
- Toss in cold rice, breaking apart any clumps while mixing with the eggs.
- Move everything to one side and add green onions to the pan, mixing them thoroughly.
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil around the edges, tossing everything together until evenly colored.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 370mg