Easy 5-Ingredient Egg Fried Rice Recipe Perfect for Quick Meals in 8 Minutes
A quick and easy egg fried rice recipe using just five simple ingredients, ready in 8 minutes. Perfect for busy nights and uses pantry staples for a satisfying homemade meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked day-old white rice (preferably jasmine or long grain)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 stalks scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
Instructions
- Slice scallions thinly, beat the eggs in a bowl, and measure out soy sauce and oil.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 1-2 minutes).
- Pour beaten eggs into the hot pan. Let sit undisturbed for about 20 seconds, then gently scramble until softly set but still moist (about 1 minute). Remove eggs and set aside.
- Add day-old rice to the pan, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until warmed through and slightly toasted.
- Return scrambled eggs to the pan. Add soy sauce and half of the scallions. Stir well and cook for another minute. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle remaining scallions on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture to avoid mushiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming the rice. Cook eggs gently until just set but still moist. Add soy sauce gradually and taste to avoid oversalting. Add half the scallions during cooking and reserve half for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 11
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