Super Simple Fried Rice with Egg Recipe
5-Minute Easy Egg Fried Rice
Craving a quick, easy, and satisfying meal? This super simple fried rice recipe with egg is the perfect solution. Made with just rice and eggs, it’s a delightful dish that’s quick to prepare and loved by everyone, from kids to adults. Enjoy the savory aroma of sautéed scallions and the tender texture of scrambled eggs in this magical fried rice, ready in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients- 2 fresh eggs
- 1 bowl of cooked rice (approx. 200g)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil (e.g., canola, grapeseed)
- 5cm white part of green onion
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start making some magical egg fried rice that you can finish in 5 minutes. It’s so simple, anyone can make it without failure!
Step 2
First, prepare the green onion, which will add a wonderful aroma to your fried rice. Finely chop about 5cm of the white part of the green onion. Chopping it finely helps release more aromatic oil and prevents clumps in the rice.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Letting the oil get sufficiently hot will make your fried rice taste much better.
Step 4
Once the oil is hot, add the chopped green onion and stir-fry over medium-low heat to create fragrant green onion oil. Cook until the green onion becomes translucent and slightly golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. This process infuses a delicious aroma.
Step 5
When the green onion oil is fragrant, push the sautéed green onions to one side of the pan. This creates space to cook the eggs.
Step 6
Crack 2 eggs into the empty space in the pan with the oil. Gently break the yolks with a chopstick or spoon, then sprinkle a pinch of salt for seasoning. Stir the eggs with chopsticks as they cook to create fluffy scrambled eggs.
Step 7
When the eggs are about 70-80% cooked and still slightly soft, mix them with the sautéed green onions. The savory scent of eggs and green onions will start to blend together.
Step 8
Once the eggs and green onions are somewhat combined, add 1 bowl of warm cooked rice. Use a spatula to gently break up any clumps of rice and mix it thoroughly with the eggs and green onions. Using warm rice helps make the fried rice fluffy and well-separated.
Step 9
Now it’s time to season. While salt is the basic seasoning, you can add 1/2 tsp of soy sauce or 1/2 tsp of oyster sauce for a deeper flavor, according to your preference. Be careful not to add too much, as it can become too salty. Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning.
Step 10
Stir-fry over high heat quickly to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed among the rice grains. Pressing the rice with the spatula as you mix helps create fluffy grains and distributes the flavor evenly, making it even more delicious. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes.
Step 11
To serve, firmly pack the finished egg fried rice into a round rice bowl. Invert the bowl onto a plate to create a beautifully shaped mound. This simple yet elegant presentation makes the fried rice even more appealing. Enjoy it while it’s hot!
