Cabbage and Egg Fried Rice: A Simple and Delicious Meal
Easy Cabbage and Egg Fried Rice Recipe: Quick Homemade Egg Fried Rice
A super simple Cabbage and Egg Fried Rice recipe perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking much. This is a quick and easy way to make delicious egg fried rice using ingredients you likely already have in your refrigerator.
Main Ingredients- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 bowl of cooked rice (about 1 cup)
- 1 handful of cabbage (finely chopped)
- 1/2 medium onion (finely diced)
- 2 slices of ham (diced)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Feeling too lazy to cook, but even lazier to go out and buy food on a cold day? That’s exactly how I felt! So, I decided to raid my refrigerator for ingredients and whip up some fried rice. It’s a lifesaver when you want a hearty meal without much fuss.
Step 2
Crack 2 large eggs into a bowl. Whisk them lightly with a fork.
Step 3
Add a pinch of salt and a dash of black pepper to the eggs. This seasons the eggs and helps enhance their flavor.
Step 4
Using a spatula, gently mix the cooked rice with the seasoned eggs. This coating helps prevent the rice from clumping together when frying and ensures each grain is seasoned.
Step 5
Dice the ham into small pieces and finely dice half an onion. Heat your pan over medium heat, add a little oil, and sauté the diced ham and onion until they are slightly golden and fragrant. This step builds a delicious base flavor.
Step 6
Once the ham and onion are sautéed, add the rice and egg mixture to the pan. Drizzle in 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. This helps the eggs not to stick and keeps the rice from clumping. Stir and toss everything together with your spatula, breaking up any clumps, until the rice is heated through and the egg is cooked.
Step 7
Finely shred about a handful of cabbage. Cabbage is a fantastic vegetable that stays fresh for a long time in the fridge, is incredibly versatile in cooking, and very affordable! It adds a wonderful crunch and nutrients to dishes. I’ve been using it a lot lately for its amazing texture and health benefits.
Step 8
Add the shredded cabbage to the pan at the very end. We want to cook it just enough to retain its crisp, fresh bite, rather than making it soggy. Stir-fry quickly over high heat for a minute or two.
Step 9
Just before serving, drizzle about 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over the fried rice. This adds a lovely nutty aroma and depth of flavor.
Step 10
Transfer the delicious Cabbage and Egg Fried Rice to a serving plate. Enjoy it while it’s warm!
Step 11
For an extra touch of flavor, squeeze some ketchup over the top. The sweetness and tanginess of the ketchup perfectly complement the savory fried rice. Your Cabbage and Egg Fried Rice is ready to be devoured!
Step 12
This super simple Cabbage and Egg Fried Rice, made with just a few pantry staples, is incredibly satisfying and delicious. Enjoy!
