Breakfast Fried Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Breakfast Fried Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain brown rice (or 3 1/2 cups cold cooked brown rice); 4 cups water; 1 tablespoon untoasted sesame oil or peanut oil; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more for serving; 2 cups chopped spinach; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; Hot sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup short-grain brown rice (or 3 1/2 cups cold cooked brown rice)
4 cups water
1 tablespoon untoasted sesame oil or peanut oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more for serving
2 cups chopped spinach
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Hot sauce, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with the water and bring to a simmer.
2
Cover and cook the rice over low heat until tender, about 30 minutes; drain.
3
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the sesame oil until shimmering.
4
Add the scallions and cook over moderate heat until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the cooked brown rice, vinegar and soy sauce and cook until rice is heated through, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the spinach and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
7
Push the cooked rice mixture to the sides of the skillet and add the lightly beaten eggs to the middle, stirring until cooked, 1 minute.
8
Mix the eggs with the rice.
9
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with soy sauce and hot sauce.

277

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup short-grain brown rice (or 3 1/2 cups cold cooked brown rice), 4 cups water, 1 tablespoon untoasted sesame oil or peanut oil, 4 scallions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Fried Brown Rice falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Breakfast Fried Brown Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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