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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
3-4 eggs
cooking oil
frozen vegetables
chopped onions
minced garlic
minced ginger
leftover rice
soy sauce
oyster sauce
salt
pepper
sesame oil
shredded carrots
chopped 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

Beat 3-4 eggs in a bowl.

2

Add cooking oil to a wok and scramble the eggs until fluffy, about 1 minute.

3

Remove the scrambled eggs from the wok.

4

Add frozen vegetables to the wok and sauté with chopped onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger for a couple of minutes until fragrant.

5

Add leftover rice to the wok and stir constantly at maximum temperature to toast the rice.

6

Pour in soy sauce and oyster sauce for color and flavor.

7

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add sesame oil for flavor.

8

Return the scrambled eggs to the wok along with shredded carrots and chopped green onions.

9

Turn off the stove and serve the egg fried rice.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

wok

Spice Level:

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Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

soyeggshellfish

Also Known As

Yangzhou Fried RiceChao Fan

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