Simple & Delicious Egg Fried Rice (Baek Jong-won Style)
🍳 [Baek Jong-won Egg Fried Rice] Make Authentic Chinese Style Fried Rice at Home – Super Easy & Delicious!
Craving that irresistible Chinese restaurant-style fried rice? This is Baek Jong-won’s golden recipe from ‘Housewife Baek’s Recipes’ for an incredibly simple egg fried rice that anyone can make! Perfect for those who love the savory flavors of teppanyaki-style fried rice. Now you can easily recreate this delicious dish in your own kitchen!
Key Ingredients for Egg Fried Rice- 1 serving of cold cooked rice (fluffy and dry)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2-3 fresh eggs
- 1/3 stalk of green onion (finely chopped)
- 3/4 carrot (finely diced)
Flavor Enhancing Seasonings- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground preferred)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil (for aroma)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground preferred)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil (for aroma)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The first crucial step to delicious egg fried rice is preparing the ‘fluffy cold rice’. If you don’t have leftover cold rice, take a portion of freshly cooked hot rice (about 1 serving), spread it out, and place it in the freezer for a short while to cool down. This prevents the rice from clumping and makes your fried rice much better.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the ‘scallion oil’, which is key to that authentic Chinese fried rice flavor! Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the finely chopped green onion (about 1/3 stalk) and stir-fry until fragrant and the oil is infused with its aroma.
Step 3
Push the stir-fried scallions to the side of the pan. In the space where the scallion oil is, crack in 2-3 eggs. Use chopsticks or a spatula to scramble the eggs until they are just cooked.
Step 4
While the eggs are scrambling, add the finely diced carrot (about 3/4 of a carrot) to another empty section of the pan. Stir-fry the carrots until they are tender-crisp. Carrots add lovely color and texture, but you can omit them if you prefer.
Step 5
It’s time to combine all the ingredients! Break up the scrambled eggs into smaller pieces with your spatula. Then, mix them gently with the scallions and carrots already in the pan. Stir-fry everything together briefly.
Step 6
Add the prepared cold rice to the pan! From this point on, it’s important to keep the heat on high. This helps each grain of rice get coated in oil, creating that signature delicious fried rice texture.
Step 7
Drizzle the soy sauce lightly around the edges of the pan. This prevents the soy sauce from burning directly on the hot pan and adds a subtle, roasted aroma. Keep the heat high and stir-fry quickly so the soy sauce aroma infuses without burning.
Step 8
Now, it’s time to press and break up the rice. Use your spatula or a ladle to firmly press down on the rice against the bottom of the pan as you stir. This helps the seasonings penetrate the rice grains and prevents them from clumping.
Step 9
Here’s a pro tip for effectively mashing the rice and mixing ingredients: Use a large ladle! Press the rice firmly against the pan’s bottom and stir to combine everything thoroughly. This technique helps achieve a flavor and texture similar to fried rice made with a wok.
Step 10
Time to season! Sprinkle in the salt (1 tsp). Since we’re adding oyster sauce later, start with a little salt and adjust to your preference. Add the freshly ground black pepper (1 tsp) for an extra layer of flavor.
Step 11
Add the oyster sauce (1 Tbsp) for that essential umami boost found in Chinese fried rice. Stir-fry quickly to incorporate it evenly with the rice.
Step 12
Finally, a touch of sesame oil! Add just a tiny amount (less than 1/2 tsp), so little that you might not even notice it. Drizzle it around the edge of the pan. This subtle nutty aroma is the secret to elevating the fried rice’s overall flavor. This is the key!
Step 13
We’re almost there! Keep the heat on high and vigorously toss and stir-fry the fried rice, shaking the pan frequently. The goal is to get the rice grains nice and separated, with all ingredients perfectly combined.
Step 14
Voilà! Your delicious Baek Jong-won style egg fried rice is ready! Serve it attractively on a plate and enjoy the amazing taste of your homemade creation.
Step 15
Look at that perfectly fluffy and appetizing egg fried rice! With just eggs and scallions, you can easily make this fantastic recipe at home. Enjoy your meal!
