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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
splash of oil
1 large diced onion
3 diced garlic cloves
2 diced carrots
1 diced capsicum
1/2 cup sliced spring onion
1/2 cup diced bok choy
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 eggs
2 cups day old jasmine rice
salt
pepper

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

Place a large wok onto your cooktop.

2

Turn on high heat.

3

Add a splash of oil.

4

Add 1 large diced onion and 3 diced garlic cloves, stir.

5

Add 2 diced carrots, 1 diced capsicum, and stir.

6

Add 1/2 cup sliced spring onion and 1/2 cup diced bok choy, stir for 5 minutes.

7

Add 2 tbsp of sesame oil and 1/4 cup of soy sauce, stir.

8

Add 2 eggs, stir.

9

Add 2 cups of day old jasmine rice, mix thoroughly together.

10

Season with salt and pepper, stir.

11

Taste the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

large wok

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

soyeggshellfish

Also Known As

Yangzhou Fried RiceChao Fan

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