Quick and Delicious Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Are looking for the best meal that is not only delicious but also can come together real quick? Then here it is! Today’s Recipe, “Egg Fried Rice”, the best way to utilize leftover rice and veggies hiding in your fridge. Egg Fried Rice is a perfect dish for anyone looking for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Cooked Rice (Day-Old, Cold Rice)
- 2 to 3 Large Eggs
- ½ Cup Carrot
- ½ Cup Cabbage
- ½ Cup Capsicum
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. Soya Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Ginger, Garlic (Chopped)
- Salt and Pepper (To Taste)
- Spring Onions (For Garnish)
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. Oil
Instructions
Preparing the Rice:
- Use day-old cold rice for perfect texture. If you don’t have leftover rice, cook it 1 to 2 hours ahead and cool it completely by spreading the rice on a tray and then refrigerate so that moisture in freshly cooked rice dries out well.
- Break all the clumps in the rice with the help of your hand or a fork. By doing so, the rice will not stick to the wok during stir-frying and will also help ensure even cooking.
Preparing the vegetables:
- If you are using leftover vegetables, make sure to thaw them before stir frying. I am using fresh vegetables and for that wash, peel and finely chop all the vegetable and put them in separate bowls.
Scramble Eggs:
- Beat eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add a tea spoon of oil in a large size pan or wok and heat over medium to high heat.
- Once hot, pour beaten eggs and stir slowly to make fluffy scrambled egg. Remove scrambled egg from the pan, set aside in a bowl and let it cool down.
Stir Frying:
- In a same pan add a 2 table spoons of oil, heat on slow to medium heat and add chopped ginger garlic. Let them cook for less than a minute, or until the aroma is released.
- Now start adding chopped vegetables on by one while stirring the vegetables thoroughly over medium to high heat for about 2 minutes or until they are partially cooked. Add salt, pepper and sauces while stir frying the vegetables.
- On a high flame, add cold rice in the pan while stirring continuously to help ensure the rice grains are evenly coated with oil and mixed into the vegetables. Add a little more seasonings and sauces at this point after tasting. Drizzle soya sauce over and mix thoroughly so the flavors distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped chives or spring onion over the fried rice and toss them gently.
Serve:
- For the best flavor and texture, serve with any sides of your choice immediately while the rice is hot and fresh. I am serving Egg Fried Rice with hot and spicy Chicken Manchurian.
Notes
By following all the steps carefully and by avoiding common mistake, you can make perfectly flavored Egg Fried Rice that is sure to become a family favorite.