Description
Sizzling wok magic brings restaurant-style egg fried rice to life with golden grains dancing beneath perfectly scrambled eggs. Chinese culinary tradition meets home kitchen simplicity, delivering a quick, satisfying meal that celebrates crisp textures and savory comfort you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups white rice
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 onion
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- Ground black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, drizzling one tablespoon of oil across the surface.
- Pour beaten eggs into the skillet, gently scrambling until fully cooked and fluffy. Transfer the scrambled eggs to a separate plate.
- Return the skillet to the heat, adding another tablespoon of oil to create a glossy cooking surface.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they release an aromatic fragrance and turn translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate thawed peas and carrots into the skillet, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until vegetables become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Introduce cooked rice to the vegetable mixture, using a spatula to break apart any compacted clumps and ensure even distribution.
- Drizzle soy sauce across the rice, carefully folding and mixing to ensure each grain absorbs the savory liquid.
- Reintroduce the previously prepared scrambled eggs into the skillet, gently folding them into the rice mixture.
- Continue stir-frying for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing all ingredients to meld and heat thoroughly.
- Finish by seasoning with freshly ground black pepper and optional garnish of chopped green onions.
- Serve piping hot directly from the skillet for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure rice is cold and day-old for the best texture and to prevent mushiness when stir-frying.
- Use a wide, flat-bottomed wok or skillet to distribute heat evenly and create that signature restaurant-style crispy rice.
- Quickly stir-fry ingredients on high heat to maintain vegetable crispness and prevent sogginess.
- Customize by adding protein like diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg