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Egg Fried Rice Recipe

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A quick and easy Egg Fried Rice recipe that combines fluffy long-grain rice with savory scrambled eggs, aromatic garlic, and vibrant spring onions. Infused with soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil, this dish is perfect as a flavorful side or a satisfying main meal, ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 onion (peeled and diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 1/2 bunch of spring onions/scallions (chopped)

Rice & Eggs

  • 800 g (4 cups) boiled and cooled long-grain rice (about 1 1/3 cups or 300g dried rice before cooking)
  • 2 eggs

Oils & Sauces

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce

Seasonings & Others

  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh or bottled)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion: Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
  2. Add garlic and oil: Add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil and minced garlic to the wok. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Incorporate the rice and sesame oil: Add the cooled boiled long-grain rice to the wok and increase the heat to high. Drizzle the sesame oil over the rice, then use a spatula to toss and stir to prevent the rice from sticking and to evenly distribute the oil.
  4. Heat the rice thoroughly: Keep stirring and tossing the rice for about 5 minutes until it is heated through.
  5. Cook the eggs: Push the rice to one side of the wok. Crack the two eggs into the empty space and add about 1/4 tbsp of soy sauce over the eggs. Allow the eggs to cook over the heat, gently mixing with the spatula until they are scrambled but still slightly runny.
  6. Combine eggs with rice: Mix the scrambled eggs into the rice completely to combine flavors and textures.
  7. Add remaining seasonings: Pour in the remaining 1 3/4 tbsp of soy sauce, sprinkle the salt and garlic salt over the mixture, and stir well to blend all the seasonings.
  8. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning: Stir in 1 tbsp of lemon juice, taste the rice, and add a little more lemon juice if desired for brightness.
  9. Serve: Divide the egg fried rice into 4 bowls and garnish with chopped spring onions.
  10. Recommended serving: Serve the egg fried rice alongside your favorite Chinese dishes such as Crispy Sesame Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken, or Sticky Pork Belly for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use cold, long-grain rice that has been boiled and cooled prior to cooking for best texture.
  • Adjust soy sauce quantity based on your preferred saltiness level.
  • Microwaving leftover cooked rice before frying can help remove moisture and improve texture.
  • The eggs should be cooked until just slightly runny before mixing with rice to keep the dish moist and tender.
  • Adding lemon juice adds a fresh burst of flavor but can be omitted if preferred.

Keywords: egg fried rice, Chinese side dish, easy fried rice, quick meal, scrambled eggs, soy sauce rice, sesame oil rice, spring onion rice

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