Fried rice with egg, vegetables, spring onions and sesame seeds in a bowl
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Fried rice with egg and vegetables

This fried rice recipe uses cooled rice, eggs, peas, carrots, spring onions, garlic, ginger and light soy sauce. Everything is prepared and fried over high heat briefly to keep the grains loose.

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Total time 27 min
Calories 520 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Fried rice with egg, vegetables and cold rice

The most important step is before cooking: rice should be cooked, cooled and dry. Fresh warm rice contains too much moisture and quickly becomes sticky. Egg, vegetables and sauce are prepared separately so that everything in the wok is quick.

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Recipe

Fried rice with egg and vegetables

Fried rice is best with cold rice from the day before, egg, vegetables, soy sauce and high heat. The rice should be fried, not steamed in a wok.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Loosen rice

    Break up cold rice with your hands or fork. Mash lumps and make all the ingredients available.

  2. 2

    Egg frying

    Heat oil in a wok, add eggs and let them coarsely thicken. Remove or push to the edge.

  3. 3

    Roast aromatics and vegetables

    Fry garlic, ginger and vegetables briefly over high heat.

  4. 4

    Roast rice

    Add rice and turn until hot. Let soy sauce run in on the edge and mix well.

  5. 5

    Close

    Fold in the egg, spring onions, sesame oil and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Fried rice with egg and vegetables

Rice from the day before

Cold rice is drier and remains loose when roasted.

High heat

Fried rice needs heat. Too low a temperature makes it soft.

Provide All

There is no time to trim in the wok. Prepare everything before.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Cook fried chicken cubes before the vegetables and fold in at the end.

Crispy fried tofu makes the rice more filling and remains meat-free.

Nutrition per serving

520kcal
78.0 gCarbohydrates
18.0 gProtein
15.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Fried rice with egg and vegetables

Cold rice is drier and sticks less, which means it roasts loosely rather than becoming soggy.

Yes, but spread it out to evaporate, and rice from the day before is even better.

A wok is ideal, but a large heavy pan works as well.

Best towards the end on the hot pan edge, so that it caramelises briefly.

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