Egg fried rice is a beloved dish in many households, known for its simplicity and versatility. With just a few ingredients and easy steps, you can recreate this classic Asian favorite right in your own kitchen. This recipe combines fluffy scrambled eggs, colorful vegetables, and a savory sauce mix to elevate your ordinary rice into a delectable feast. Let’s dive into the details!
Let’s dive in and take a look at the recipe:
Preparation time – 10 minutes
Cook time – 15 minutes
Serves – 1
Ingredients
For the eggs:
- 2 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- A pinch of black pepper powder
- 1 tbsp oil
For the sauce mix:
- 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp vinegar
For the final recipe:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green peas
- 1 cup day-old small-grained rice
- Chopped spring onion greens for garnish
Directions
- In a bowl, beat the eggs well and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper powder.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and gently scramble until they are cooked through. Set aside for later use.
- In another bowl, combine oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
- Add chopped onions to the hot oil and fry for about 10 seconds, stirring continuously.
- Toss in the chopped carrots and green peas, and continue to cook for another minute on high heat. This high heat will impart a delightful smoky flavor to the rice.
- Add the day-old cooked rice to the wok, followed by the prepared sauce mix and scrambled eggs.
- Stir-fry everything together on high heat until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish the egg fried rice with chopped spring onion greens for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Transfer the egg fried rice to a serving dish and serve hot as a satisfying main course or as a flavorful side dish.
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