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Quick Egg Fried Rice Recipe Easy 10-Minute Homemade Meal

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A fast, satisfying egg fried rice recipe ready in just 10 minutes using simple pantry staples. Perfect for busy weekdays or a quick solo meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old, chilled)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or neutral oil like canola or grapeseed)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced thinly (white and green parts)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup frozen peas, diced carrots, chopped cooked chicken, or shrimp

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients (5 minutes): Mince the garlic and slice the green onions thinly. Chop any extra veggies or proteins if using. Ensure rice is cold and breaks apart easily.
  2. Heat the pan (1 minute): Place wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Oil should shimmer but not smoke.
  3. Cook the aromatics (30 seconds): Add minced garlic and white parts of green onions. Stir quickly until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Scramble the eggs (1-2 minutes): Push garlic and onions to the side, add more oil if needed, crack in eggs. Stir gently until just set but still soft and slightly runny.
  5. Add the rice (2 minutes): Add cold rice to pan. Break up clumps with spatula. Toss and stir frequently to heat evenly and coat rice with oils and eggs.
  6. Season (1 minute): Drizzle soy sauce evenly over rice and add sesame oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Stir well. Add frozen peas or other quick-cook veggies now and stir until heated through.
  7. Finish and garnish (30 seconds): Remove from heat. Toss in green onion tops and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Use day-old chilled rice for best texture; fresh rice can clump. Cook eggs until just set but still slightly runny for silky texture. Avoid overcrowding pan; cook in batches if doubling recipe. Sesame oil adds subtle nutty aroma but burns easily, add at end. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Optional add-ins like peas, carrots, chicken, or shrimp can bulk up the dish.

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