EGG FRIED RICE RECIPE — simple yet from the highest level. Imagine fluffy, perfectly cooked jasmine rice, stir-fried to golden-brown with a melody of onions, garlic, peas, and carrots. The pièce de résistance? A tangle of eggs, working their sorcery in the grains, all slicked up in a bath of soy sauce and sesame oil. This is more than a dish, though; it’s a polymath of texture and flavor, and a celebration of getting something delicious on the table in a heartbeat.
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Simplified Ingredients List:
3 cups cooked jasmine rice, leftover or cold
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ large Vidalia onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
2 eggs
½ teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
Green onion (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions :
Imagine a busy kitchen, the scent of jasmine rice hovering in the air. Whether you’ve soaked your rice ahead of time, or invoked the magic of an Instant Pot, it’s all the same: a canvas of perfectly cooked, fluffy grains ready for transformation.
The stage is set in a blistering hot skillet. The vegetable oil glimmers, while onions and garlic go soft in the wheelhouse, turning gold. You bring in the peas and carrots, dash of colors in this symphony of the miso soup.
Now the rice takes center stage, joining the performers in the skillet. And as the heat comes up, so does the rice: a golden brown on the bottom, crisp toward the edge and ready for its time in the culinary sun.
Clear a space in the pan, a stage for the eggs to show off. Break them into the center of the bowl, and in a masterly scramble, they thread through the rice, and across your tongue, granting a rich, velvety texture.
Finally, you bring in the soy sauce and sesame oil, letting it pour over the top of the rice, sweeping the grains of rice with a glistening coat. A final toss, a burst of green onions and it’s time for your Egg Fried Rice to take center stage.
Tips and Notes:
For more flavor, consider a sprinkle of ginger or a splash of rice vinegar.
You can customize your fried rice with whatever protein you like, like cubed chicken, shrimp or tofu.
To avoid the rice clumping together, be sure to use cold or leftover rice, so that each grain of rice maintains its individuality.
Substitutions and Variations:
Try using other vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli or snap peas.
For a more filling version, toss in cubed cooked chicken, beef or shrimp.
If jasmine rice isn’t available, you can use brown or white rice — just adjust the cooking time as needed.
Notes:
Garnish your fried rice with some chopped green onions, fresh cilantro or parsley, for a little hit of freshness.
Brown or white rice works in place of jasmine rice,
Note: Fried rice made with cold day-old rice is best. Cold rice is much dryer and less moist. This also prevents the rice from turning mushy when stir-fried or sticky. Freshly cooked rice is moister and can yield clumpy and soggy fried rice. Only have freshly made rice on hand? Spread it on a tray and chill it for a few hours in the refrigerator, to dry it before using for fried rice.
So that’s it folks – Street Style Egg Fried Rice in a jiffy. These meals will have you and the crew lifting forks to the living room, recreating the symphony of taste at your dining table, relishing quick culinary pleasures. This dish is more than a meal; it’s an experience.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a different type of rice for this recipe?
Absolutely! For Jasmine rice, other varieties of rice may work with a difference in taste and texture, for instance brown rice or white rice.
What protein can I put in the fried rice?
Add diced chicken, shrimp, tofu or your favorite protein. Prepare it on its own and add it to the rice in the last moments.
EGG FRIED RICE RECIPE
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice leftover or cold rice works best
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 large Vidalia onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- Green onion for garnish
Instructions
Prepare Rice:
- Cook jasmine rice according to package directions. If using leftover rice, ensure it's cold for better results.
Sauté Vegetables:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until onions are soft (about 2-3 minutes), stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Add Peas and Carrots:
- Add frozen peas and carrots to the skillet. Cook until partially thawed, about 1-2 minutes. Adjust the time if using fresh vegetables.
Incorporate Cooked Rice:
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cooked rice to the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the rice is hot and begins to brown.
Create Space for Eggs:
- Reduce the heat and push the rice to the sides of the pan, creating a well in the middle for the eggs.
Scramble Eggs:
- Crack the eggs into the well and scramble them in the center of the pan.
Combine Eggs with Rice:
- Once the eggs are cooked, stir them into the rice, ensuring an even distribution.
Prepare Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil together.
Final Coating:
- Pour the sauce over the rice and stir until the rice is evenly coated.
Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve your delicious homemade egg fried rice.