Egg Fried Rice (Better Than Takeout)

A bowl of egg fried rice is garnished with green onion.

Egg Fried Rice (Better Than Takeout)

Quick and easy egg fried rice made with leftover rice, eggs, and soy sauce. Fluffy, savory, and ready in minutes — a simple fried rice recipe that tastes just like your favorite takeout.

Course Lunch, Main Course, Rice Dishes, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, Korean

Diet Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Lactose, Vegetarian

Keyword 15 minute meal, easy egg fried rice, egg fried rice, egg fried rice recipe, fried rice with egg, homemade fried rice, Korean-style fried rice, leftover rice, quick fried rice recipe, southeast asian fried rice, takeout fried rice

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 354

Author Hyegyoung K. Ford

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 ml) oil divided
4 eggs beaten well
3 green onion finely chopped, divided
2 cloves garlic minced
4 cups (600 g) cooked rice day-old leftover
1 tsp (5 ml) light soy sauce or soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp (10 ml) sesame oil optional
2 pinches MSG optional

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggs to the heated oil. You should see the eggs quickly bubble up from the edge. Scramble the egg until cooked but still slightly moist, breaking into small chunks. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add 1/2 the amount of green onion and garlic, and stir-fry until it releases the fragrance and soften, about 30-60 seconds.
Add rice and stir-fry constantly to coat with green onion and to heat the rice evenly. If there are still some clumps, press with a spatula to separate the rice grains.
Return the eggs and add remaining green onion, soy sauce, and salt to the rice. Sprinkle 1-2 pinches of MSG and sesame oil if you are using. Give everything a good stir to evenly distribute the seasonings. Taste to see if you need more salt. Sprinkle with pepper and give a good toss. Enjoy egg fried rice while hot.

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Notes

Add vegetables if you prefer to make it a hearty meal: You can add veggies such as carrots, peas, peppers, or corn to make the dish more substantial. If you choose to do so, stir-fry the vegetables first to soften them before adding the rice. Additionally, you'll need to increase the portion of seasoning to ensure the dish is flavorful enough.

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