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Egg Fried Rice with Peas

Day‑old rice quickly stir‑fried with scrambled egg, peas, soy sauce, and a dash of sesame oil.

Egg Fried Rice with Peas

Total

12 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

7 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups day‑old cooked rice
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat (about 1 minute).

  2. 2

    Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, then push to one side of the pan.

  3. 3

    Add the frozen peas and stir‑fry for 1 minute until heated through.

  4. 4

    Add the day‑old rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir‑fry for 2‑3 minutes, mixing with the eggs and peas.

  5. 5

    Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, season with black pepper if desired, and cook another 30 seconds to combine flavors.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, optionally garnished with a drizzle of extra sesame oil.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

320

16% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein9 g
Carbohydrate45 g
Fat12 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium620 mg

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