10-Minute Egg Fried Rice

Name: 10-Minute Egg Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Various
Ingredients: 3 cups day-old cooked rice; 3 eggs, beaten; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 green onions, sliced; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp white pepper

Restaurant-style egg fried rice in 10 minutes flat. The secret: day-old rice and a screaming hot pan.

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🕐 Prep: 5 min | 🔥 Cook: 5 min | ⏱️ Total: 10 min

Equipment

▸ Wok or large skillet
▸ Spatula

Ingredients

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Instructions

Fry the Rice

1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until smoking.
2. Add frozen peas and carrots. Stir-fry 1 minute.
3. Push vegetables to the side. Pour beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble until just set, then break into pieces.
4. Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes until rice is hot and slightly crispy.
5. Add garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
6. Top with sliced green onions.

Cook's Notes

💡 Day-old rice is essential — fresh rice is too moist and will steam instead of fry.
💡 Get the pan as hot as possible before adding anything.
💡 Add protein like diced chicken or ham for a heartier meal.