So Easy Egg Fried Rice

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice (preferably cold, day-old rice works best)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
  • 2–3 tbsp soy sauce (to taste)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove eggs from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic (if using) for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add mixed vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes until tender.
  5. Stir in the cold rice, breaking apart clumps with a spatula.
  6. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper, tossing everything until rice is heated through.
  7. Return scrambled eggs to the pan and mix well.
  8. Sprinkle with green onions, toss, and serve hot.

If you like, I can also give you a street-style version with extra flavor tricks like in Chinese takeout.

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