Chinese Food Made Easy: Egg Fried Rice Recipe
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Description
Egg fried rice is a staple dish in Chinese cuisine. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side dish. This recipe is perfect for those who want to try making Chinese food at home but don't have a lot of experience.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is about 10 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is about 15 minutes.Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of frozen peas and carrots
- 1/4 cup of chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Equipment
- Wok or large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Bowl
- Fork
- Cutting board
- Knife
Method
- Heat the wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok or skillet.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl with a fork.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the wok or skillet and scramble them until they are cooked.
- Remove the eggs from the wok or skillet and set them aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok or skillet.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the wok or skillet and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the frozen peas and carrots to the wok or skillet and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice to the wok or skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and black pepper to the wok or skillet and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the scrambled eggs to the wok or skillet and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- You can use whatever vegetables you like in this recipe.
- You can also add meat or shrimp to this recipe.
- You can adjust the amount of soy sauce and oyster sauce to your liking.
- You can use leftover rice for this recipe.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 332
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
Recipes FAQ
What kind of rice should I use?
You can use any kind of rice you like for this recipe, but it is best to use long-grain rice.Can I use fresh vegetables?
Yes, you can use fresh vegetables instead of frozen vegetables.Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it in the microwave or on the stove.Recipe Tips
- Make sure to have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking.
- Use a high smoke point oil like vegetable oil or canola oil for stir-frying.
- Make sure your wok or skillet is hot before you add your ingredients.
- Stir-fry quickly and constantly to prevent burning.
- Don't overcook the rice or it will become mushy.
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