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Crispy Restaurant Style Egg Fried Rice

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy, golden egg fried rice that tastes like your favorite takeout, made with simple pantry staples and day-old rice for perfect texture.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups day-old jasmine or long-grain rice, chilled
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: ½ cup frozen peas or diced carrots
  • Optional: cooked shrimp or diced chicken
  • Optional: chili flakes or sriracha

Instructions

  1. Break up any clumps in your day-old rice with your fingers or a fork. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Place your wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan, swirling to create a thin omelet. Cook until just set, then transfer to a plate and slice into strips or small pieces.
  5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan. Toss in the minced garlic and green onions (reserve some green onion tops for garnish). Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Increase heat to high. Add the rice, spreading it out in the pan to maximize contact with the surface. Let it sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to develop a golden crust. Toss and repeat for a few minutes to get crispy rice.
  7. Drizzle in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss to coat the rice evenly, scraping the bottom to lift browned bits.
  8. Return the cooked egg strips to the pan, along with any optional peas, carrots, or proteins. Stir-fry everything together until heated through and well mixed.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more soy sauce if needed. Remove from heat and garnish with reserved green onion tops.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best crispiness. Cook eggs separately as a thin omelet to keep them tender. Keep heat high but adjust to avoid burning. Fry in batches if pan is crowded. Scrape the bottom of the pan to lift flavorful browned bits.

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