Quick Egg Fried Rice Recipe {15 Minutes} Recipe
A quick and flavorful egg fried rice recipe, ready in just 15 minutes. Packed with colorful vegetables, aromatic spices, and your choice of protein, this easy stir-fry is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Oils and Aromatics
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 Cloves garlic (Crushed)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (Paste or fresh)
- 1 Onion (Finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Chinese five spice
Vegetables
- 1 Red pepper (Sliced)
- 1 Orange pepper (Sliced)
- 2 Carrots (Chopped)
- 150 g Peas (Frozen)
Sauces and Rice
- 2 tbsp Dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 500 g Microwave rice (2 x 250g packs)
Eggs and Garnishes
- 4 Eggs
- Spring onions (Scallion) (Sliced)
- Red chilli (Finely chopped)
Optional Proteins
- Cooked chicken (quantity as desired)
- Ham (quantity as desired)
- Prawns (quantity as desired)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan over high heat to prepare for stir-frying the aromatics and vegetables.
- Cook aromatics and vegetables: Add the finely chopped onions, crushed garlic, ginger paste, and Chinese five spice to the pan. Stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the sliced red and orange peppers, chopped carrots, and frozen peas. Fry everything together over high heat for about 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Add rice and sauces: Pour in the microwave rice along with 2 tablespoons each of oyster sauce and dark soy sauce. Stir well to combine all the flavors, frying for another 3 minutes so the rice heats through and absorbs the sauces.
- Cook the eggs: Whisk the 4 eggs separately. Create two or three wells in the rice mixture and pour the eggs into these spaces. Let the eggs cook undisturbed for 1 minute to start setting, then stir continuously for about 4 minutes until the eggs are fully cooked and evenly mixed into the rice.
- Add garnishes and optional proteins: Sprinkle the sliced spring onions and finely chopped red chilli over the rice. If desired, fold in any cooked chicken, ham, or prawns now to warm them through.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from heat and serve your fresh, vibrant quick egg fried rice immediately for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- This recipe is very versatile—feel free to substitute or add your favorite vegetables and proteins.
- Using microwave rice cuts down the cooking time but freshly cooked rice cooled well can also be used for best texture.
- Adjust the soy and oyster sauce to taste for saltiness and flavor depth.
- For extra heat, increase the amount of red chilli or add a drizzle of chili oil before serving.
- Ensure the pan is hot enough before adding vegetables to get a good sear without steaming them.
