Egg Fried Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups day-old jasmine rice
- 2-3 eggs, beaten
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt, to taste
- White pepper, to taste, see note 1
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat, add oil, and cook the beaten eggs until just set.
- Add in day-old rice and break it apart, mixing well with the eggs.
- Push the rice to the side, add a little more oil, and lightly sauté the scallions before fully incorporating them.
- Stir in soy sauce, salt, and pepper, mixing until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra scallions if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This Egg Fried Rice is simple, flavorful, and comes together in just 15 minutes using pantry staples. Light, fluffy eggs coat every grain of rice, while soy sauce and scallions add depth and freshness. Whether you need a quick meal or a perfect fried rice side dish, this recipe is a go-to for any occasion.
Day-Old Rice is the Key to Perfect Fried Rice
Using day-old jasmine rice makes all the difference in achieving that signature light, fluffy texture. Freshly cooked rice tends to be too soft and clumpy when cooked again, while chilled, leftover rice firms up, allowing each grain to separate beautifully when stir-fried. This rice dish is perfect if you have leftover rice from a prior meal. An unexpected benefit is that by cooling rice, some of the starch becomes “resistant starch” providing benefits for gut health (who knew leftover rice could be healthier?). If you don’t have day-old rice, spread freshly cooked rice on a tray and let it cool in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before using it.
A Quick & Easy Meal with Pantry Ingredients
This 5-ingredient Egg Fried Rice is one of the easiest dishes you can make with staple ingredients you probably already have. Eggs, rice, soy sauce, and scallions come together to create a dish that’s simple yet full of flavor. Plus, you can customize it by adding leftover proteins, veggies, or even a dash of sesame oil for extra depth.
White vs Black Pepper
White pepper is a staple in Asian cooking (you will also see it used in European sauces). Milder in flavor than its darker counterpart, white pepper imparts a soft peppery note. Its pale color blends seamlessly into this Egg Fried Rice recipe, keeping the rice looking white and fluffy. If you only have black pepper, no problem! Of course, there will be darker pepper flecks and perhaps it will change the spice flavor slightly. Try it both ways (once with white pepper, another time with black pepper) and see which one you prefer!
What to pair it with
If these five ingredients are the only edible items in your kitchen, there’s not much you can do but chow down on this tasty meal. But if you’ve luckily gone shopping, you could pair this dish with some tasty protein such as my Char Siu Chicken or Miso Glazed Chicken. Also, feel free to add a vegetable of your choice into the fried rice. The classic peas and carrots can be defrosted from frozen and added to the final stir of the pan.
