How to Make Egg Fried Rice (Recipe)

Fried rice is a traditional American Chinese dish that's easy to make.

This egg fried rice recipe is sure to delight your family. You can make egg fried rice as a main dish, a one-dish meal recipe or a side dish to compliment an entree. All measurements are approximate because this is a versatile dish meant to be tailored to your preferences. Experiment!

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups cooked rice, cold
• Olive oil or coconut oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Several slices candied ginger, minced
• 2 eggs
• Shrimp or meat (optional)
• Peas or other veggies
• Soy sauce
• Cumin
• Curry powder
• Pepper

1. Heat coconut or olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. This recipe is best made with a high-quality oil. Be careful not to let the oil smoke; turn the heat slightly lower if this happens.

2. Add minced garlic and minced candied ginger to the oil.

3. Add the cold cooked rice to the pan, slowly, crumbling out any lumps. This fried rice recipe is great to make with leftover rice.

4. Continue to fry the rice, adding extra olive oil if needed. Brown the rice without scorching it. Add chopped meat, pieces of chicken or shrimp if desired.

5. Clear a space in the middle of the pan. Add a small amount of oil and crack in two eggs. Scramble eggs and mix in with the rice as they cook.

6. Add frozen peas or other veggies to the pan. Mix in a small amount of soy sauce and season with pepper, cumin and curry powder to taste.

Tips & Warnings

• The sugar on the candied ginger make the rice caramelize, providing a delicious flavor and perfect texture.