Meals with eggs and leftover rice
Day-old rice and eggs is the single best combo for a fast, filling meal.
The dry rice fries perfectly. The eggs add richness and protein.
Easy meal ideas
Classic egg fried rice
Fry leftover rice in hot oil, push aside, scramble eggs, combine with soy sauce.
Egg rice bowl
Warm rice, top with a crispy fried egg, season with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Rice omelette
Fry leftover rice, set aside, make a thin omelette in the same pan, wrap rice inside.
Egg drop rice soup
Simmer leftover rice in broth, drizzle beaten egg in while stirring to make egg ribbons.
How to stretch these ingredients
- Day-old rice is essential — fresh rice makes fried rice soggy
- High heat and a hot pan are key to crispy fried rice
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil at the very end to preserve their flavor
- Add any leftover protein or vegetables to egg fried rice
- A drizzle of chili oil on any of these makes it significantly better