Description
Egg Fried Rice is the ultimate comfort food, effortlessly bringing the delightful flavors of takeout to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe takes only 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something satisfying without the wait. Combining fluffy eggs, savory soy sauce, and fresh spring onions, this dish is incredibly versatile—enjoy it as a stand-alone meal or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete dinner. With simple ingredients you likely already have on hand, you’ll whip up a comforting plate of Egg Fried Rice in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion (peeled and diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 800 g (4 cups) boiled and cooled long-grain rice
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 bunch of spring onions (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large wok, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat. Add diced onion; cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add remaining vegetable oil and minced garlic; sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Increase heat to high and add boiled rice with sesame oil; toss thoroughly using a spatula.
- Push rice to one side, crack in two eggs, and add a splash of soy sauce; scramble until just set.
- Mix scrambled eggs into the rice; season with remaining soy sauce, salt, garlic salt, and lemon juice.
- Serve hot topped with chopped spring onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg