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Easy Egg Fried Rice

This Chinese takeout-style egg fried rice is delicious, super simple to make, and ready in just 15 minutes! Perfect for a quick weekday meal or as a side dish to pair with chicken and broccoli or Mongolian beef. For a twist, try our shrimp fried rice or load it up with our house special fried rice recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups day-old white rice preferably long-grain
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ½ small yellow onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons frozen peas and carrots thawed, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine optional
  • 2 tablespoons light sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil optional
  • 1 stalk green onion sliced, optional for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds optional for garnish
  • Cooking oil as needed

Instructions

Prepare the Rice:

  • Break apart day-old rice by rubbing the grains between your hands. Alternatively, place the rice in a resealable bag and gently rub it to separate the grains. Set aside.

Cook the Eggs:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs, letting them bubble and sizzle. Cook for a few seconds, then scramble into small pieces. Remove and set aside.

Cook the Vegetables:

  • In the same pan, add a small amount of oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the onion, peas, and carrots for about 15–30 seconds, or until the onion turns fragrant and translucent.

Combine Rice and Eggs:

  • Add the rice and scrambled eggs to the pan. Drizzle another tablespoon of oil around the pan and stir-fry briefly to combine everything.

Add Shaoxing Wine:

  • Drizzle Shaoxing rice wine around the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds, allowing the alcohol to cook off. You’ll know it’s ready when the alcohol smell is gone.

Season:

  • Add soy sauce and oyster sauce to the pan. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the rice is evenly colored and heated through.

Finish and Garnish:

  • Drizzle with sesame oil and toss in sliced green onions. Mix briefly to combine. Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful egg fried rice!