Easy egg fried rice
Fried rice is a family favourite, and this homemade version is quick and nutritious! Eggs, rice and frozen vegetables are pantry staples that can be found in most Kiwi homes, and this recipe brings them together in comforting harmony.
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp rice bran or vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups (400g) cooked rice
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ cup frozen vegetables of your choice
- 15g butter
- Finely sliced spring onion, if desired
Cookware: Wok or large frying pan
Method
- Bring a wok or large pan to a high heat with the oil. Once heated, add the rice and garlic, then stir fry for 4-5 minutes.
- Push the rice to the side of the pan, and pour the beaten egg into the empty side. Stir to scramble, then stir through the rice.
- Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil into the rice. Stir to combine, then fold through the frozen vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add the butter and stir until melted, then serve immediately.
Serving suggestion
Garnish with sliced spring onion if desired.
Recipe notes
Rice – Chinese fried rice is cooked using white long grain rice, but this recipe can be made with any type of cooked, chilled rice – long grain, short grain, basmati or jasmine rice will all be just as tasty!
Our favourite type of rice is any rice that’s cold and a day old (see FAQ below)
Additions – This egg fried rice can easily be added to. Add in your favourite proteins like tofu, chicken or prawns after the rice has been stir-fried, or add pineapples or cashew nuts for a different flavour.
FAQ
I’ve heard that rice should be cold and a day old to make the best fried rice. Is that true?
Yes. Although you can still make fried rice without this step, it will have a different texture than what you’re expecting. Despite being still tasty, it’ll be clumpier since the rice is still wet. Rice that has been tried out in the fridge will have the same texture as the egg fried rice you get from your local Chinese restaurant.
What should I serve with egg fried rice?
Like all good Chinese dishes, egg fried rice goes hand in hand with all kinds of other Chinese cuisine. Try creating a Chinese banquet with some of our other delicious recipes like the Sweet and sour pork, Chinese roast pork, Kung Pao chicken and Sweet soy pork and green bean stir fry,