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Egg Fried Rice

Classic fried rice with eggs, soy sauce, and whatever vegetables you have. Best made with day-old rice.

Easy ยท 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups day-old cooked rice
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper

Steps

  1. Heat oil in wok or large pan over high heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add rice. Break apart any clumps. Stir fry 3 minutes until rice starts to crisp.
  4. Push rice to side. Crack eggs in empty space. Scramble lightly, then mix through the rice.
  5. Add soy sauce. Toss everything together.
  6. Add green onions, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Why this works

Day-old rice has less moisture, so it fries instead of steams. High heat and quick cooking gives you crispy bits and great texture.

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