Introducing the Perfect Egg Fried Rice - the must-have sidekick to elevate all your homemade Chinese Fakeaway delights!
This delightful recipe boasts fluffy grains infused with savoury soy sauce and the rich aroma of sesame oil, complemented by perfectly cooked eggs. It's a delectable companion to any Chinese-inspired meal.
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Calories in Egg Fried Rice
This Perfect Egg Fried Rice serves 4 and is 219 calories per serving.
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Ingredients Needed
To make this egg fried rice, you will need the following ingredients:
- Rice: Basmati or any long grain rice works well. Ensure the rice is cooked and chilled for optimal results.
- Eggs: Large fresh eggs.
- Soy Sauce: Both light and dark soy sauce are used for depth of flavour.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: Essential for enhancing the overall taste of the fried rice.
- Peas: Optional, but add frozen garden peas for extra texture and colour.
- Spring Onions (Green Onions): Use the green part only as a garnish and for additional flavour throughout the rice.
- Salt and Pepper: These basic yet essential flavour enhancers are key for elevating the taste of your dishes. No food will ever be bland when these are used to season to taste.
- Low Calorie Spray: Use your preferred choice of low calorie spray, I prefer olive oil or avocado sprays without any added emulsifiers.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Tips for Perfect Fried Rice
Here are some of my tips for perfect fried rice
- Maintain a double liquid-to-rice ratio: For flawlessly cooked rice, maintain a double liquid-to-rice ratio. Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking, then use two cups of water for every cup of uncooked rice. After bringing it to a boil, simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the trapped steam to cook the rice to perfection.
- Start with cold rice: To prevent it from becoming stodgy and clumping together, alwaysuse cold chilled rice for your egg fried rice. I recommend cooking the rice the night before using my method in tip 1 above and storing it in the refrigerator promptly. Remember to consume the cooked rice within 1-2 days and thoroughly reheat it before serving to minimize the risk of foodborne illness.
- Cook ingredients separately: When preparing fried rice, cook ingredients such as the eggs separately before adding them to the rice. This ensures that each component is cooked perfectly without overcrowding the pan.
- Use high heat: Stir-fry the rice on high heat in a good quality non stick pan to prevent it from becoming mushy and ensure that it gets nicely crispy and golden brown. Use a generous spray of low calorie spray.
- Add sauces sparingly: Be cautious when adding sauces like soy sauce, it can often be tempting to add in another splash, but you want to avoid making the rice too salty. You can always add more later if needed.
- Don't stir too much: Allow the rice to sit undisturbed for short periods while cooking, this stops the rice from become stodgy and sticky.
These tips will help you create restaurant-quality fried rice at home!
Variations
Egg fried rice is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Here are some popular variations to consider:
- Vegetable Fried Rice: Elevate the flavour and nutritional value of your egg fried rice by incorporating diced carrots, peas, bell peppers, or any other vegetables of your choice. Stir-fry the vegetables separately before adding them to the rice to prevent excess moisture. This method ensures a colourful and wholesome dish, packed with vibrant flavours and textures.
- Protein Additions: Amp up the protein content of your egg fried rice by adding cooked chicken, shrimp, beef etc. Simply stir-fry the protein of your choice separately before combining it with the rice.
- Spicy Fried Rice: For a kick of heat, add chopped chillies, chilli flakes, or a drizzle of sriracha sauce to your egg fried rice.
- Soy Sauce Substitute: Explore gluten-free alternatives by opting for tamari or coconut aminos instead of traditional soy sauce. Additionally, consider experimenting with alternative Chinese condiments such as oyster sauce for a unique flavour twist.
Feel free to get creative and experiment with different ingredients to create your own signature version of egg fried rice!
FAQ for Perfect Egg Fried Rice
Yes, you can use packaged cooked rice for egg fried rice. While freshly cooked rice is preferred for optimal texture, packaged cooked rice can be a convenient alternative. Just be sure to follow the instructions on the packaging for reheating, and consider spreading the rice out on a tray to cool and dry slightly before using it in the recipe.
Yes, you can use brown rice as a healthier alternative to white rice for egg fried rice. Keep in mind that brown rice may have a firmer texture.
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Recipe Card
Perfect Egg Fried Rice
Introducing the Perfect Egg Fried Rice - the must-have sidekick to elevate all your homemade Chinese Fakeaway delights!
Ingredients
- 450g (15.9oz) of cooked and chilled long grain rice
- salt and black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoonS of toasted sesame oil
- ½ cup (85g) of frozen peas (optional)
- 2 spring onions (green part), sliced thinly
- low calorie spray
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Spray with low-calorie spray, then add the eggs. Cook for about 45 seconds, breaking them up into smaller pieces as they cook. Season with a small pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Add the cold, chilled rice into to the pan with the eggs and break up any large clumps of rice with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Toss in the peas and spray again with low-calorie spray. Mix everything together.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, and stir-fry for a couple of minutes until well combined and coated.
- Finally, stir in the spring onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size SERVES 1Amount Per Serving Calories 219Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 93mgSodium 808mgCarbohydrates 35gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 8g
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stina kolling says
Just made this using last night's leftover rice & leftover green beans, and some minced onion. OMG. SO GOOD. I don't even like green beans (which is why there were leftovers) but I'm dutifully forcing myself to down the speed food. Seriously good. Worth the mess that I made of my stovetop flipping rice everywhere!
Natalie says
What rice do you use please?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi Natalie, I prefer to use basmati rice for mine, but any long grain rice will work.
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Did you use chilled cooked rice? It will go stodgy if not. Rice must be cold. What rice did you use?
Gill Mullaney says
Is the sesame oil essential please as I don't have any in?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
It does add to the flavour but will be fine without. Enjoy!!
Lena Fagan says
Fantastic.
Emma Boyle says
Had this tonight with a chicken curry. Was delicious.
Jenny Gherasim says
Hi.is the amount of rice the same if it's uncooked?
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
No, you definitely don't want the same amounts. Uncooked rice doubles when cooked.
Jen says
Made this last night to go along side your sweet chilli beef and both were absolutely delicious, my partner and step kids had takeaway Pizza and my partner said mine smelt and tasted exactly like a Chinese takeaway and wished he'd had it instead of the pizza. Massive winner for me, thank you so much for the recipe of both.