Chinese Egg Fried Rice

Ingredients

• Day-old rice (2–3 servings; if using fresh rice, cook fluffy long-grain rice and dry it on a tray or large plate)
• Eggs (3–4, optional)
• Vegetable oil (for frying; very little is needed when using a nonstick wok)
• Carrot (quantity not specified)
• Green peas (quantity not specified)
• Bell pepper (quantity not specified)
• Green onion (quantity not specified)
• Soy sauce (to taste)
• Chicken (cut into pieces, optional)
• Shrimp (optional)
• Pineapple (cut into pieces, optional)
• Fresh herbs (to taste)
• Sesame seeds (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   If you do not have day-old rice, cook fluffy long-grain rice and dry it on a tray or large plate.

2. 2

   Mix the rice with the eggs and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet or wok over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and stir-fry the chicken pieces or shrimp.

4. 4

   Remove the fried chicken or shrimp from the skillet.

5. 5

   Using the same oil, stir-fry the green onion.

6. 6

   Add the carrot, green peas, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

7. 7

   Add the rice mixed with the eggs to the vegetables and stir-fry over high heat for 5 minutes, until the eggs are set.

8. 8

   Add soy sauce, fresh herbs, and sesame seeds to taste.

9. 9

   Return the fried shrimp or chicken to the skillet. Add pineapple pieces if desired and mix.

Notes

The author does not specify the quantities of most ingredients; they can be added to taste. You can use fresh vegetables or a pre-cut frozen mixture. For fresh rice, the source does not specify the exact cooking method or drying time.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• fried rice
• Chinese cuisine
• egg dish
• quick dish
• wok
• optional with chicken
• optional with shrimp