Description
Egg Fried Rice is a delightful dish that combines fluffy, day-old rice with scrambled eggs, colorful vegetables, and savory soy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a comforting meal that evokes nostalgia and joy. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll create a flavorful dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked day-old rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Ensure your rice is cold and chop the vegetables finely.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, add oil and scramble the eggs until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add more oil if necessary and stir-fry the mixed vegetables for about three minutes until softened.
- Incorporate the cold rice and scrambled eggs into the pan, mixing thoroughly.
- Season with soy sauce and sesame oil, adjusting flavors as needed.
- Garnish with green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg