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Golden egg fried rice in a bowl with chopped green scallions and peas
chinese Easy lunch

10-Minute Egg Fried Rice

Classic Chinese takeaway style fried rice with fluffy scrambled eggs, crisp scallions, peas, carrots, and toasted sesame oil.

Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Servings
2

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Use clean hands or a fork to break up cold rice clumps in a bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
  3. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble quickly for 45 seconds until soft. Transfer eggs to a plate.
  4. Add remaining oil to hot wok. Add scallion whites, garlic, peas, and carrots; stir-fry 1 minute.
  5. Add chilled rice to wok. Press down and stir-fry vigorously over high heat for 3-4 minutes until grains are hot and slightly toasted.
  6. Drizzle soy sauce and toasted sesame oil around perimeter of wok so it sizzles into rice. Toss well.
  7. Return cooked eggs to wok, breaking into pieces. Stir in scallion greens and white pepper.
  8. Toss for 30 seconds and serve immediately.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Essential Tips

  • Day-old cold rice is mandatory; fresh warm rice gets mushy and sticky
  • Keep heat high throughout to achieve authentic wok hei aroma
  • Drizzle soy sauce along the hot edge of the pan so it caramelizes before hitting rice

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

  • Ready from stove to plate in just 10 minutes
  • The definitive way to transform leftover cooked rice
  • Better and fresher than takeout with zero MSG hangover
  • Easily customized with chicken, shrimp, or veggies

🔄 Delicious Variations

  • Kimchi Fried Rice: Add 100 g chopped kimchi and 1 tbsp gochujang paste
  • Shrimp Fried Rice: Toss in cooked peeled baby shrimp
  • Spicy Chili Garlic: Stir in 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What if I do not have day-old rice?
Cook fresh rice with slightly less water, spread it on a baking sheet, and freeze for 20 minutes to dry it out.
Why is my fried rice soggy?
The rice had too much moisture or the pan was not hot enough.
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