Easy Egg Fried Rice Recipe

Learn how to make easy egg fried rice with this delicious recipe, perfect for using leftover rice. This quick and flavorful dish features scrambled eggs, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and optional veggies like peas and carrots. Ideal for weeknight dinners, this authentic-style fried rice recipe is made in just minutes and seasoned to perfection. Try this restaurant-style Chinese fried rice at home and enjoy it as a side or main dish, perfect for family meals or meal prep.

Ingredients

• 2 cups day-old white rice, preferably long-grain
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ½ small yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons frozen peas and carrots, thawed (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
• 1 green onion, sliced (just the green part, for garnish)
• Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• Oil, as needed

Instructions

1. Prepare the Rice: Gently break apart the day-old rice by rubbing it between your hands. Alternatively, place the rice in a sealed gallon freezer bag and rub it until grains are separated. Set aside.
2. Cook the Eggs: Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the beaten eggs. Let them cook for a few seconds until they start to bubble, then scramble into small pieces. Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside.
3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan over medium-high heat, add a small amount of oil. When the oil is hot, add the diced onion, peas, and carrots. Stir-fry briefly until the onion becomes fragrant and translucent, about 15–30 seconds.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the rice and scrambled eggs back into the pan, along with another drizzle of oil, about 1 tablespoon. Stir-fry briefly to mix everything together.
5. Add Flavor: Drizzle the Shaoxing rice wine around the pan and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until the alcohol cooks off and the rice is fragrant. Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce, and continue stir-frying for a few minutes until the rice is evenly coated and hot.
6. Finish and Garnish: Add the sesame oil and sliced green onions, tossing briefly to combine. Garnish with more green onion and sesame seeds if desired.

Enjoy your egg fried rice while it’s hot!