Description
A comforting and quick dish featuring day-old rice, scrambled eggs, and a savory blend of soy and oyster sauces, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups day-old white rice (preferably long grain)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- ½ small yellow onion (small dice)
- 2 tablespoons frozen peas and carrots (thawed, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (light sodium)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
- 1 stalk green onion (just the green part sliced, optional for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seed (optional for garnish)
- Oil (as needed for cooking)
Instructions
- Break apart the day-old rice and rub it gently to separate the grains; set aside.
- In a wok or a large nonstick pan, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until soft curds form, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a small amount of oil if needed, then add the diced onion, peas, and carrots, stir-frying until fragrant and translucent.
- Return the separated rice and scrambled eggs to the pan and stir-fry until well combined and heated through.
- Drizzle in the Shaoxing rice wine and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
- Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce, mixing thoroughly; stir-fry until the rice is evenly coated and heated throughout.
- Finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and toss in the sliced green onions.
- Garnish with additional green onion and toasted sesame seeds if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sautéing garlic or ginger with the onions. This dish is versatile—add cooked chicken, shrimp, or more vegetables to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: fried rice, egg fried rice, quick meal, comfort food, leftovers