10 min. Easy Egg Fried Rice (only 6 ingredients!)
10 min. Easy Egg Fried Rice (only 6 ingredients!) is your go-to recipe for a quick and satisfying meal that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish uses leftover rice and minimal ingredients to create a deliciously comforting meal reminiscent of your favorite takeout. The combination of fluffy eggs, soy sauce, and sesame oil provides authentic flavor without the fuss. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, this versatile fried rice can be customized with various proteins or vegetables to suit your taste. Get ready to impress with this simple yet flavorful recipe that is budget-friendly and utterly delightful.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (cold & day-old)
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
- 2.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and stir-fry until slightly moist but starting to set.
- Add cold cooked rice, breaking apart any clumps as you mix with the eggs.
- Move everything to one side of the pan, add chopped green onions to the empty space, then mix together.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil along the edges of the pan, tossing everything until well combined and heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 370mg