Classic Chinese Egg Fried Rice
Traditional dish · Chinese
A quintessential Chinese comfort food, this classic egg fried rice is made with day-old rice, scrambled eggs, and a savory soy sauce-based seasoning. It's a quick and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
- Cooked day-old rice4 cups
- Eggs2 large
- Vegetable oil2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil1 teaspoon
- Green onions2 stalks, chopped
- Garlic1 clove, minced
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Scramble them in a lightly oiled wok or skillet until just cooked. Remove from wok and set aside.
- 2
Add remaining vegetable oil to the wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- 3
Add the day-old rice to the wok. Break up any clumps and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until heated through and slightly toasted.
- 4
Push the rice to one side of the wok. Pour the scrambled eggs back into the empty side and break them up into smaller pieces.
- 5
Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir everything together to combine and coat the rice evenly.
- 6
Stir in most of the chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with the remaining green onions.
