Egg Fried Rice
Discover the joy of making your own delicious egg fried rice at home with this easy recipe. With simple ingredients like leftover rice, minced garlic, carrots, and a flavorful blend of oyster sauce and soy sauce, this dish promises a satisfying and quick Asian-inspired meal for two.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Leftover rice (preferably chilled)
- 3 Eggs beaten
- 2 Carrots finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 4 Scallions (white and green parts separated)
Instructions
- Make sure your leftover rice is chilled, as it helps prevent the rice from sticking together.Finely dice the carrots and mince the garlic.Beat the eggs in a bowl and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.Slice the scallions, separating the white and green parts.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat.Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.Add the diced carrots and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the chilled leftover rice to the wok. Break up any clumps and stir-fry for a few minutes until the rice is heated through and well combined with the vegetables.
- Push the rice mixture to the sides of the wok, creating a well in the center.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the well and let them sit for a moment until they begin to set.Scramble the eggs with a spatula and mix them into the rice and vegetables.
- Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the mixture. Stir well to evenly coat the rice with the sauces.
- Add the sliced green parts of the scallions and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer the egg-fried rice to a serving dish, garnish with the remaining white parts of the scallions, and serve hot.