Easy Chinese Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Easy Chinese Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil (I use olive oil); 4 large eggs; salt to taste; 2 large scallions, sliced, plus extra for garnish; 1/2 cup diced boiled ham (I get a slice from the deli, 1/2 inch thick); 5 cups leftover, cold, cooked rice (I use brown basmati); kosher salt; 1/2 cup frozen baby peas, thawed; sesame oil to taste; soy sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons oil (I use olive oil)
4 large eggs
salt to taste
2 large scallions, sliced, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup diced boiled ham (I get a slice from the deli, 1/2 inch thick)
5 cups leftover, cold, cooked rice (I use brown basmati)
kosher salt
1/2 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
sesame oil to taste
soy sauce (optional)

1
In a large non-stick saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Beat eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon water, and scramble. Break up the eggs into small pieces. Remove and set aside.
2
Heat remaining oil to medium heat. Add scallions and cook until fragrant, but not mushy.
3
Add diced ham and cook until heated through.
4
While scallions and ham are cooking, break up the rice. Add rice to scallions and ham. Stir until rice is heated.
5
Add the peas and stir until heated through.
6
Stir in the scrambled egg pieces.
7
Season the fried rice with salt to taste.
8
Lightly drizzle sesame oil over, to taste. Stir.
9
Serve hot, garnished with sliced scallions, passing the soy sauce separately.

1398

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons oil (I use olive oil), 4 large eggs, salt to taste, 2 large scallions, sliced, plus extra for garnish, and more.

Yes, Easy Chinese Fried Rice falls under the General 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.

Easy Chinese Fried Rice

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