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Egg fried rice served on a plate next to grilled chicken skewers

Egg Fried Rice Recipe

A quick, easy egg fried rice recipe made with cold rice, scrambled eggs, garlic, and scallions, cooked over high heat for a restaurant-style texture and flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice , cold
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil , divided
  • 3 large eggs , lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 scallions , sliced, whites and greens separated
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots , thawed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Wok or large nonstick skillet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Break up clumps in the cold rice.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Scramble the eggs until just set, then remove and set aside.
  3. Add remaining oil, garlic, and scallion whites. Stir-fry 30 seconds, then add peas and carrots and cook 1 minute.
  4. Increase heat to high. Add rice and stir-fry 3–4 minutes.
  5. Push rice aside, add soy sauce to the pan, let sizzle, then mix through. Add eggs, sesame oil, and white pepper, and toss to combine.
  6. Stir in scallion greens, adjust salt, and serve immediately.