Egg Fried Rice
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Egg Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful, and comforting dish that is perfect for using up leftover rice. Made with fluffy eggs, sautéed vegetables, and savory seasonings, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a busy weeknight meal. Whether served as a side or a main dish, egg fried rice is versatile, satisfying, and can be easily customized with additional proteins or vegetables.
A quick and flavorful fried rice dish made with fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in soy sauce.
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Ingredients:
2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions:
Heat sesame oil in a pan and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Add the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked.
Add the rice and vegetables, stirring to combine.
Pour in soy sauce and cook for another 2 minutes.
Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions:
Heat sesame oil in a pan and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Add the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked.
Add the rice and vegetables, stirring to combine.
Pour in soy sauce and cook for another 2 minutes.
Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔️ Quick & Easy – Ready in just 15 minutes!
✔️ Budget-Friendly – Uses simple pantry staples and leftover rice.
✔️ Customizable – Add vegetables, proteins, or spices to suit your taste.
✔️ Better than takeout! – Healthier, fresher, and just as delicious!
✔️ Quick & Easy – Ready in just 15 minutes!
✔️ Budget-Friendly – Uses simple pantry staples and leftover rice.
✔️ Customizable – Add vegetables, proteins, or spices to suit your taste.
✔️ Better than takeout! – Healthier, fresher, and just as delicious!
Variations & Add-Ons:
🍗 Chicken Fried Rice – Add diced grilled or shredded chicken for extra protein.
🦐 Shrimp Fried Rice – Toss in cooked shrimp for a seafood version.
🥬 Vegetable Fried Rice – Add broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
🌶️ Spicy Fried Rice – Stir in sriracha or chili flakes for a kick!
🥓 Bacon Fried Rice – Cook chopped bacon first, then use the drippings for extra flavor.
🍍 Hawaiian Fried Rice – Add pineapple chunks and ham for a sweet-savory twist.
Tips for the Best Egg Fried Rice:
✔️ Use cold, day-old rice – Fresh rice is too sticky; chilled rice fries better!
✔️ Use high heat – Helps keep everything crisp and prevents sogginess.
✔️ Don’t over-stir – Let the rice sit for a few seconds before stirring to get a slight crisp.
✔️ Customize to taste – Adjust soy sauce and seasonings to your preference.
🍗 Chicken Fried Rice – Add diced grilled or shredded chicken for extra protein.
🦐 Shrimp Fried Rice – Toss in cooked shrimp for a seafood version.
🥬 Vegetable Fried Rice – Add broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
🌶️ Spicy Fried Rice – Stir in sriracha or chili flakes for a kick!
🥓 Bacon Fried Rice – Cook chopped bacon first, then use the drippings for extra flavor.
🍍 Hawaiian Fried Rice – Add pineapple chunks and ham for a sweet-savory twist.
Tips for the Best Egg Fried Rice:
✔️ Use cold, day-old rice – Fresh rice is too sticky; chilled rice fries better!
✔️ Use high heat – Helps keep everything crisp and prevents sogginess.
✔️ Don’t over-stir – Let the rice sit for a few seconds before stirring to get a slight crisp.
✔️ Customize to taste – Adjust soy sauce and seasonings to your preference.