Egg Fried Rice: A Quick, Flavorful, and Versatile Asian-Inspired Dish
Egg fried rice is a flavorful and versatile dish that's perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and cooled jasmine or long-grain white rice
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the diced onion and carrots, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet, followed by the cooked rice. Stir to combine and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the rice is heated through.
- Stir in the cooked eggs, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 830mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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