Simple Chinese-Style Fried Rice
Whip up a Delicious Chinese-Style Fried Rice with Basic Fridge Ingredients!
For the working professional on a tight budget at the end of the month. For the one who feels too lazy to cook on the weekend. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to make a satisfying meal with common ingredients from your fridge, without needing anything special? This recipe for Chinese-style fried rice is made with simple pantry staples, requiring minimal preparation, yet delivers an extraordinary taste!
Main Ingredients- 1/4 bunch scallions (finely chopped, white parts preferred)
- 1/8 carrot (finely diced into small pieces)
- 2 eggs
- 1 bowl warm cooked rice (warm rice is better than cold for stir-frying)
Seasonings & Others- 8 Tbsp cooking oil
- 3 pinches salt
- 8 Tbsp cooking oil
- 3 pinches salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for your fried rice. The quantities in the recipe are a guideline; feel free to adjust them to your personal preference! Tip: For the carrot, dice it finely after slicing it into about 1-2 cm thick pieces. This ensures it blends well with the rice grains for a pleasant texture. It’s best to use freshly cooked, fluffy rice as it prevents the fried rice from clumping and makes it taste better. Avoid using overly moist or mushy rice!
Step 2
Heat 8 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Ensuring the oil is sufficiently hot is key to preventing ingredients from sticking and achieving a delicious stir-fry.
Step 3
Carefully crack the 2 eggs into the preheated pan. To avoid oil splattering, gently pour the eggs along the inner edge of the pan.
Step 4
Before the eggs start to set, quickly stir them with chopsticks or a spatula. Scramble them gently to create soft, fluffy egg curds.
Step 5
Once the eggs are softly cooked, add the 1 bowl of prepared rice to the pan and stir-fry together. Adjust the heat between medium and high, depending on your stove’s power, to ensure the rice grains are nicely separated and not sticking. Continue stir-frying until the rice is fluffy.
Step 6
When the rice is sufficiently stir-fried, sprinkle in 3 pinches of salt evenly for seasoning. Stir-frying while seasoning helps the flavor permeate through each grain of rice.
Step 7
Now, add the finely diced carrot and chopped scallions to the pan. Stir-fry intermittently until the vegetables soften and release their fragrant aroma.
Step 8
Continue stir-frying until the vegetables are tender and all ingredients are well combined. Your delicious Chinese-style fried rice is now complete!
Step 9
For an even more satisfying meal and a beautiful presentation, you can top the fried rice with a separately fried egg.
Step 10
Transfer the finished fried rice to a serving plate, and you’ll have a simple yet hearty meal ready in no time! Enjoy your delicious creation!
