Classic Egg Fried Rice
Day‑old rice fried with eggs, scallions, peas, and a splash of soy sauce for a comforting bowl.

Total
18 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups day‑old cooked rice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 stalks green scallions
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon low‑sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat; add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, then transfer to a plate.
- 2
Add the remaining oil to the pan, then stir‑fry the peas for 2 minutes, followed by the scallions for another minute.
- 3
Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir‑fry for 3‑4 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Return the scrambled eggs to the pan, drizzle with soy sauce, sprinkle with black pepper if using, and toss everything together for another minute.
- 5
Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra sliced scallions.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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