Breakfast Egg Fried Rice
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
426 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Breakfast Egg Fried Rice
Description
Breakfast Egg Fried Rice combines cooked rice with beaten eggs cooked gently in oil, then seasoned with soy sauce and optionally toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and green onions. This method gently scrambles the eggs and evenly coats the rice, producing a dish with tender scrambled egg bits dispersed throughout the grainy rice. The soy sauce adds essential savory notes without overpowering the mild egg and rice base.
The inclusion of toasted sesame oil and seeds lends a subtle nutty fragrance that complements the soy and eggs, while green onions provide freshness and mild pungency. This simple combination creates a filling breakfast or a quick meal, especially when leftover rice is available.
To make the dish, eggs are beaten and partially cooked in hot oil until about 70-80% firm, then rice is added and mixed gently with the egg fragments. Seasoning is added last for an even flavor balance. Serving it immediately preserves the soft and moist texture. This recipe is versatile and can be easily adapted by adding vegetables or protein if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 egg
- Some neutral cooking oil I used rice bran oil, generic cooking oil
- 1 cup rice cooked
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce , regular (add slightly more if adding other vegetables or proteins)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil optional, toasted
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds optional, toasted
- 1-2 Tbsp green onions , thinly sliced (optional)
- salt to taste (optional, fine sea salt
Instructions
- Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Once heated, add some cooking oil. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the beaten eggs. When the egg starts cooking, break the egg into smaller pieces using a fork or chopsticks.
- Add the rice when the egg is partly (70 – 80%) cooked and stir the rice evenly. Add the soy sauce and gently mix with the rest of ingredients. (Optional) Add some sesame oil, sesame sesame seeds and green onions then gently toss to coat.
- Serve.
Notes
- One tablespoon equals 15 ml; one cup equals 250 ml for measuring ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 327mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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