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Golden Fried Rice

Golden Fried Rice coats each grain in rich egg yolk for a vibrant dish packed with garlic, scallions, and Chinese sausage.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: Day Old Rice Dish, Egg Fried Rice, Egg Yolk Fried Rice, Golden Fried Rice, Leftover Rice Recipes, One Pan Fried Rice, Rice With Sausage, Rich Fluffy Rice, Savory Rice Bowl, Savory Stir Fry, Soy Sauce rice, Stir Fried Egg Fried Rice

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 scallions whites and greens separated and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Chinese sausage diced
  • 2 cups day-old rice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Optional: extra scallions

Instructions

  • Combine rice with egg yolks, salt, white pepper, and sesame oil until all grains are coated.
  • Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and scallion whites for 2 minutes.
  • Add sausage and cook another 2 minutes. Push everything to the side.
  • Pour in egg whites and scramble, then mix everything together.
  • Add rice mixture and stir-fry for 2 minutes over high heat.
  • Finish with scallion greens and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g