Egg-fried Rice

Egg-fried Rice
  • Author: BBC Food

This delicious fried rice recipe combines fluffy rice with scrambled eggs, crunchy vegetables, and the perfect amount of seasoning. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the mix of textures and flavors in every bite of this homemade classic!

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 200g/7oz long-grain rice
  • 100g/4oz frozen peas
  • 4 spring onions
  • 100g/4oz beansprouts
  • 1-2 tsp soy sauce
  • ground white pepper

Instructions

  • Tip the rice into a medium saucepan. Add 300ml/10fl oz water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain off any excess water and leave to steam dry, uncovered in the pan until ready to use.
  • Heat a tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan or wok over a medium heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring, until scrambled. Transfer to a plate and return the pan to the heat.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan over a high heat. Add the onion and pepper, then season with salt and pepper. Fry for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger, if using, and fry for a further minute.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, add the cooked rice, spring onions, peas, if using, scrambled egg and soy sauce. Toss together and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until heated through.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 519kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 69g
  • Fat Content: 18g
  • Fiber Content: 4g
  • Protein Content: 18g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 3.5g
  • Sugar Content: 6.3g