5 from 26 votes
Easy Egg Fried Rice (蛋炒饭)
Easy Egg Fried Rice combines day-old cooked white rice and lightly scrambled eggs cooked in peanut oil, quickly stir-fried with green onions and salt. The rice is separated into small pieces and cooked until some grains develop a golden, slightly crispy texture, adding subtle nuttiness. This straightforward preparation yields a light, savory dish suitable as a side or a simple main.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
3
to 4 servings
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 4 egg beaten
- 3 cups white rice day-old rice works best, cooked
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 4 green onions , sliced
Instructions
- Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Pour in the beaten eggs. Wait until the bottom of the eggs is just set. Lightly scramble the eggs until mostly set but some parts are still runny.
- Add the rice on top of the runny egg. Use your spatula to chop the rice to separate it into small pieces, so some of the rice is coated with egg. Keep stirring and chopping the rice until the rice is well separated. Sprinkle with salt and add the green onion. Keep cooking and stir occasionally, until the rice turns slightly golden and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste the rice. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt (or a touch of chicken bouillon or MSG), if needed. You can leave the rice in the pan for a couple more minutes after turning off the stove, so the rice gets even crispier.
- Transfer everything to a plate and serve hot as a side dish or a light main dish.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38.4g
(13%)
Protein
9.1g
(18%)
Fat
11.5g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2.6g
(13%)
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
357mg
(15%)
Potassium
154mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.8g
(2%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 to 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.4g | 13% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 18% |
| Fat | 11.5g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.