5-Min Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients
For the fried rice
- 3 cups overnight jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, separated
- ½ medium onion, thinly diced
- ½ cup peas
- ½ cup carrots, diced
- ½ cup corn kernels
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly chopped
For the sauce
- Pinch of white pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, optional
Instructions
- To prepare the sauce and eggs, in a small bowl, whisk together the white pepper, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
- To stir-fry the vegetables, in a wok over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the onion, peas, carrots, and corn and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until slightly softened and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
- To scramble the eggs, in the same wok over high heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and stir-fry until partially cooked.
- To stir-fry the rice and combine, add the overnight rice to the wok and stir-fry over high heat for about 1 minute, breaking up any clumps so the grains separate. Return the vegetables to the wok and pour in the sauce. Stir-fry until everything is evenly combined and heated through. Lastly, add the scallions and give everything one final toss before serving immediately.
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Tips & notes
- Prep ahead: Onions and scallions can be sliced in advance, and the eggs can be beaten up to 1 day ahead.
- Rice-to-water ratio: Use a 1:1 ratio when cooking rice, or slightly less water than usual. Drier rice works best for fried rice.
- Use overnight rice: Cold, day-old rice is key for fluffy, separated grains that don’t stick together.
- If using fresh rice: Freshly cooked rice is softer, so spread it out to cool and air-dry for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Keep the heat high: High heat helps develop wok hei—the signature smoky aroma of fried rice.
- Customize it: Add shrimp, chicken, beef, pork, or any protein you have on hand.
- Adjust the vegetables: Leave out peas, carrots, and corn kernels, or swap in other vegetables you prefer
- Customize it: Add shrimp, chicken, beef, pork, or tofu for a heartier version.
- Adjust the vegetables: Leave out peas, carrots, or corn, or swap in vegetables you prefer.