Description
Egg fried rice is a delightful dish that combines fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and scrambled eggs, creating a colorful and tasty meal that is both nutritious and filling.
Ingredients
- Cooked Jasmine Rice: 2 cups of day-old jasmine rice
- Eggs: 2 large eggs
- Green Peas: 1 cup of fresh or frozen peas
- Carrots: 1 cup of diced carrots
- Green Onions: 3 chopped green onions
- Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Sesame Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare the rice by cooking 2 cups of jasmine rice and letting it cool completely.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and scramble the 2 eggs until fully cooked.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and stir-fry the diced carrots for 2-3 minutes, then add the green peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Increase the heat and add the cooled jasmine rice, stirring well and cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly crispy.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper, then mix in the scrambled eggs and chopped green onions, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- Using day-old rice is crucial for the best texture.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook.
- Cook on high heat for a crispy texture.
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: egg fried rice, easy recipe, vegetarian meal, quick lunch