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Egg Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Egg Fried Rice has its roots in Chinese cuisine, often enjoyed as a way to use leftover rice and ingredients. This dish embodies the principle of 'waste not, want not,' as it allows for creativity with whatever vegetables and proteins are on hand. Today, it is a beloved comfort food worldwide, with numerous adaptations reflecting local tastes.

ChineseCNmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 tsp GF sesame oil
3 green onions

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa adds protein and fiber while white rice is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is plant-based and often less expensive than shrimp.

1

Slice green onions

2

Heat a skillet until hot

3

Add cooking oil and let it heat up

4

Scramble eggs until they are lightly set

5

Add cooked rice and stir about 2 min

6

Season with salt

7

Continue heating until the rice is hot

8

Turn off the heat

9

Add sesame oil

10

Add green onions

11

Mix well

12

Transfer the rice to a bowl

13

Serve hot with soy sauce

14

To create a spicy kick add chili oil (optional)

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

soyeggshellfish

Also Known As

Yangzhou Fried RiceChao Fan

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