Description
Sizzling wok magic brings Chinese classic egg fried rice to life with golden scrambled eggs dancing through fragrant jasmine rice. Crisp vegetables and savory seasonings create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups rice
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup carrots
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare cooked rice in advance, spreading it on a tray to cool and dry, preventing clumping during stir-frying.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl until fully blended, creating a uniform yellow mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until it shimmers and ripples.
- Pour whisked eggs into the hot pan, quickly scrambling them with a spatula until just set but still slightly moist.
- Remove scrambled eggs and set aside, keeping them slightly undercooked to prevent overcooking during final mixing.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing its aromatic oils.
- Toss in diced carrots and frozen peas, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and vibrant.
- Add cooled rice to the vegetable mixture, breaking up any clumps and ensuring even distribution.
- Drizzle soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper over the rice, stirring continuously to coat every grain.
- Reintroduce scrambled eggs to the pan, gently folding them into the rice mixture.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and rice to develop a slight crispy texture.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, providing a crisp, fresh finish to the dish.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture, as it’s drier and prevents soggy, clumpy fried rice.
- Ensure wok or pan is scorching hot before adding ingredients to achieve that classic “wok hei” smoky flavor.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand since stir-frying happens quickly and requires constant movement.
- For a protein boost, add diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu during vegetable stir-frying stage.
- Keep rice grains separated by spreading them on a tray after cooking, allowing moisture to evaporate completely.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like oyster sauce, chili oil, or rice vinegar for unique flavor profiles.
- Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- Create a vegetarian version by omitting eggs and using plant-based protein alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg