5-Min Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Egg Fried Rice is quick, easy, and satisfying, with fluffy rice, eggs, vegetables, and a simple savory sauce. Ready in just 5 minutes!
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, mix together the white pepper, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
- To stir-fry the vegetables: Heat a wok over high heat and 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: Add the overnight rice and stir-fry over high heat for about 1 minute, breaking up any clumps as you toss.
- To combine and serve: Return the vegetables to the wok and pour in the sauce. Stir-fry until everything is evenly combined and heated through. Add the scallions, give everything one final toss, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use overnight rice: Cold, day-old rice is firm and easy to separate when stir-frying.
- Fresh rice works too: Spread freshly cooked rice out and let it cool and air-dry for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Cook rice slightly drier: For the jasmine rice I use, a 1:1 rice-to-water ratio works well. Adjust as needed for your rice and cooking method.
- Use what you have: Swap the peas, carrots, and corn for vegetables you already have in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Have everything ready: The cooking takes only about 3 minutes, so prepare all the ingredients before heating the wok.
- Customize it: Add shrimp, chicken, beef, pork, tofu, or leftover cooked protein for a heartier meal