Perfect Restaurant-Style Egg Fried Rice with Wok Hei
Indulge in the delightful experience of preparing Perfect Restaurant-Style Egg Fried Rice with Wok Hei right in your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe combines perfectly scrambled eggs, day-old jasmine rice, and a colorful mix of vegetables for a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. The traditional high-heat stir-frying technique enhances the flavors, creating that signature wok hei taste you crave from your favorite takeout. Ideal for lunch or dinner, this versatile recipe allows you to customize it with your preferred proteins and vegetables, making it a perfect go-to for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old)
- 5 large eggs
- 3 green onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: diced chicken or turkey
Instructions
- Ensure day-old rice is separated and at room temperature.
- Beat eggs with salt and cornstarch. Heat wok until smoking, add oil, pour in eggs, scramble lightly, then remove.
- Clean wok and heat again; stir-fry minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add rice, breaking clumps while tossing for about 2-3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, and corn; mix well.
- Drizzle vinegar and sauces around the edges of the wok; toss to incorporate evenly.
- Return scrambled eggs to the wok, season with white pepper, sugar, and sesame oil; add chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with extra garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg