Perfect Egg Fried Rice | Better Than Takeout in 10 Minutes

Name: Perfect Egg Fried Rice | Better Than Takeout in 10 Minutes
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 3 cups day-old cooked rice (cold); 3 large eggs; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 green onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced

Master the art of egg fried rice at home! This 10-minute recipe uses day-old rice, eggs, and simple seasonings to create restaurant-quality fried rice that's better than takeout.

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Prep: 2 min Cook: 8 min Servings: 2 Calories: 380

Ingredients

3 cups day-old cooked rice (cold)
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

The secret to perfect fried rice? Cold, day-old rice and a screaming hot wok. This simple recipe delivers takeout-quality results every single time.

Step 1

Break up the cold rice with your hands, separating all clumps. This is essential for non-mushy fried rice.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over the highest heat possible. Add garlic and white parts of green onions, stir for 10 seconds.

Step 3

Push everything to one side. Crack eggs into the empty space and scramble quickly until just set, then mix with the aromatics.

Step 4

Add the cold rice and toss vigorously for 2-3 minutes. Press rice against the hot wok to get those slightly charred, smoky bits.

Step 5

Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil around the edges of the wok (not directly on rice). Toss to combine. Add green onion tops and white pepper.

Perfect egg fried rice in 10 minutes! The key is high heat and not overcrowding the wok. Add shrimp, chicken, or vegetables for variations!

Recommended Kitchen Essentials

Every great recipe starts with great tools. Here are our top picks to make cooking easier and more enjoyable:

Carbon Steel Flat Bottom Wok High heat retention and non-stick when seasoned. The essential tool for fried rice. Wok Spatula The curved shape perfectly matches the wok for effortless tossing and stir-frying. Toasted Sesame Oil A few drops add incredible nutty aroma that takes your fried rice to the next level. Compact Rice Cooker Perfect rice every time. Day-old rice from a rice cooker makes the best fried rice.

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