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Quick Flavorful Egg Fried Rice Recipe 15-Minute Easy Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy 15-minute egg fried rice recipe perfect for busy weeknights, using simple pantry staples and delivering a satisfying, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white rice, preferably day-old (400 g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil (30 ml)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (75 g)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml), naturally brewed, low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml), optional but recommended
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: mince garlic, slice green onions (white and green parts), and thaw peas. Have cold rice ready. (5 minutes)
  2. Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth and slightly frothy. Set aside. (1 minute)
  3. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Wait until oil shimmers but not smoking. (1 minute)
  4. Pour beaten eggs into hot wok. Let sit 10 seconds, then gently scramble until just set but still soft. Remove eggs and set aside. (2 minutes)
  5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to wok. Sauté minced garlic and white parts of green onions until fragrant and golden, about 30 seconds. (1 minute)
  6. Add cold rice and peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until rice is heated through and slightly crispy on edges. Stir peas halfway through. (4 minutes)
  7. Drizzle soy sauce evenly over rice. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (1 minute)
  8. Return scrambled eggs and green parts of green onions to wok. Gently fold together until heated through. (1 minute)
  9. Remove from heat and drizzle sesame oil on top. Stir to distribute nutty aroma. (30 seconds)

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture to avoid clumping. Keep heat high but controlled to prevent soggy rice. Scramble eggs separately for fluffiness. Add protein like cooked shrimp or chicken during rice stir-fry if desired. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to a month.

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