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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
3 eggs
2 cups cooked rice
2 tbs oil
salt
1 tbs pepper powder
3-4 cloves of garlic (chopped)
2 green chillies (chopped)
1 cup of spring onion
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp vinegar

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

Heat 1 tbs oil in a pan & add eggs. Add salt & pepper powder. Mix well & make scrambled eggs or egg bhurji. Keep aside.

2

Add 1 tbs oil and add garlic & green chillies. Fry for 30 sec. Add spring onion white & sauté for a minute.

3

Add carrot & fry for 2 mins on medium flame.

4

Now add cooked rice, scrambled eggs, spring onion green, salt, soy sauce, vinegar & pepper powder. Mix everything well.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariannut-free

Allergens

soyeggshellfish

Also Known As

Yangzhou Fried RiceChao Fan

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