Asian cuisine heavily relies on egg fried rice—and fried rice in general. Rice is clearly loved by Filipinos, and for other Asian nations this is not different. From Thailand to India to Japan, every country has their own beloved fried rice cuisine. There are unique variations and versions even in the Philippines. Fried rice is, indeed, a pretty generic term used in many different nations to reflect a lot of civilizations. But Chinese fried rice is practically transcendental in popularity; it is liked all around.
The secret of the great egg fried rice is not frills or bother; it is simply pleasure. No quick fix supper appeals to the heart like this takeaway classic, whether your schedule is hectic or drowning in school demands. Egg fried rice is among the easiest and most mouthwatering dishes you can create by just throwing all its components together. It has all kinds of flavors that satisfy every taste sensation: sweet, savory, hot. Learning how to cook this dish is not only a requirement for the busy bees but for everyone since a meal by itself!
Chinese roots abound in egg fried rice; China has several unique fried rice dishes of its own, much as in the Philippines. This variation of fried rice could be among, if not the most basic ones. But what it lacks in grandeur makes up for its vivid look, appealing scent, and amazing flavor! This dish is absolutely the best if you want a classic but imaginative approach to use your leftover rice.
Ingredients For This Egg Fried Rice Recipe
- 4 eggs
- 4 cups leftover rice
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper chopped
- 3 sweet peppers chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil
Are egg fried rice and yang chow fried rice the same? Not exactly.
The traditional yang chow is another often used Chinese kind of fried rice. A Chinese restaurant favorite, yang chow (or yangzhou) fried rice is maybe another one of the most prestigious meals available. Like with egg fried rice, yang chow uses common foods and tosses them together in a work to produce a symphony of tastes.
Many people combine these two recipes as eggs are so often seen in this one. Others, meantime, see them as one thing. Although both contain delicious, creamy eggs, in yang chow fried rice there are maybe more sources of protein. From prawns to ham and occasionally even chicken, yang chow fried rice makes your meal even more satisfying by combining protein. Of course, you may still include meat to your egg fried rice; with such a flexible recipe, you can adjust your fried rice to suit your taste!
Kung Pao Shrimp
What’s a Chinese food fest without a kung pao version of anything? Your egg fried rice will come in handy when you dive into this delicious and flavorful Kung Pao Shrimp. Sweet, spicy, and loaded with ingredients, kung pao shrimp is a fun and delectable delight you and your family won’t hesitate to chow down. The addition of zucchinis and peanuts give this dish that extra layer of texture, too!
How to Cook Egg Fried Rice
Cook the eggs
Making egg fried rice is as easy as tossing all your ingredients together—literally! Begin by cracking 4 eggs and placing them in a bowl. Then, after heating some oil in a wok, pour them in, cooking them until the side on the pan turns brown and somewhat crispy. Turn the eggs over, doing the same to the other side.
Saute the peppers and onion
Your peppers, both bell peppers and sweet peppers, go in next, as do you onions. Sauté the ingredients for a minute while breaking the eggs apart.
Add the leftover rice
Next, add in half of your leftover rice, stir frying for about 2 minutes. Add the rest of your rice in, and continue cooking and tossing until you’ve incorporated all of your ingredients well.
Pour soy sauce, sesame oil, and add the seasoning
Make your egg fried rice smell—and taste—even better by adding sesame oil and soy sauce. For 2 minutes, stir fry your rice even further, then add salt, sugar, and your green onions.
Toss your egg fried rice one last time, before turning the heat off the stove and transferring it to a serving plate.
Alongside your favorite main dish, your egg fried rice is 100% ready to be enjoyed! Let your family dig into this fantastic and filling fried rice—and don’t forget to let us know what you think!
Ingredients
- 4 eggs see note 1
- 4 cups leftover rice see note 2
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper chopped
- 3 sweet peppers chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar see note 3
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil