YouTubers Control What I Cook For 24 Hours
YouTubers Control What I Cook For 24 Hours is a medium Chinese recipe that serves 2. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Nick DiGiovanni on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 11 min | Total: 36 min
Cost: $2.37 total, $1.18 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Rice (day‑old, refrigerated, broken up)
- 1 Medium Onion (diced about 1/2‑inch pieces)
- 1 Garlic Clove (minced finely)
- 2 Red Chili (finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (neutral oil with high smoke point)
- 2 Large Eggs (beaten lightly)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil (adds nutty aroma, use sparingly)
- 1/2 tsp MSG (optional, for umami boost)
- 1/4 tsp White Pepper (ground, adds subtle heat)
- 2 Green Onions (thinly sliced, green parts only)
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the red chilies. Set aside in a small bowl.
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Heat Oil
Place the wok over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Heat until it just begins to shimmer.
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Temperature: high heat
Sauté Aromatics
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped chilies to the wok. Stir‑fry for 2 minutes until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
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Temperature: high heat
Scramble Eggs
Push the aromatics to the side of the wok, crack the eggs into the empty space, and scramble quickly until just set and fluffy.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: high heat
Add Rice
Add the day‑old rice, breaking up any clumps with the spatula. Stir‑fry, tossing the rice to coat it with oil and combine with the eggs and aromatics.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: high heat
Season
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, then sprinkle MSG and white pepper. Stir‑fry for another minute to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: high heat
Finish with Green Onions
Add the sliced green onions, give a quick toss, then remove the wok from heat.
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Plate and Serve
Transfer the fried rice to a serving plate and serve immediately while hot.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Contains gluten (soy sauce), Not vegetarian
Allergens: Eggs, Soy, Sesame
Last updated: April 15, 2026








