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Egg Fried Rice Recipe

Egg Fried Rice Recipe

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5 from 12 reviews

A quick and flavorful recipe for homemade egg fried rice, perfect for a Chinese fakeaway night. This recipe yields delicious and aromatic fried rice that beats takeout!

Ingredients

    Main Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 800 g (4 cups) boiled and cooled long-grain rice
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

    To Serve:

  • 1/2 bunch of spring onions/scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onion: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok, add diced onion, and cook until soft.
  2. Add Garlic: Pour in remaining oil, add minced garlic, and cook briefly.
  3. Stir in Rice: Add boiled rice, increase heat, drizzle sesame oil, and toss well.
  4. Scramble Eggs: Push rice aside, crack eggs, scramble, and mix into rice.
  5. Season: Pour soy sauce, salt, garlic salt, lemon juice, and mix thoroughly.
  6. Serve: Divide into bowls, top with spring onions.

Notes

  • You can make this ahead and refrigerate, reheating in a wok.
  • Freeze the fried rice for later use, making sure to defrost and reheat thoroughly.
  • Nutritional values are per serving for 4 servings.

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