Cantonese Egg Fried Rice

Cantonese Egg Fried Rice is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA on YouTube.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 27 min | Total: 47 min

Cost: $4.01 total, $1.00 per serving

Ingredients

  • 6 unit Eggs (crack directly into the pan)
  • 1 cuillère à soupe Vegetable oil (for the initial cooking of the eggs)
  • 1 cuillère à soupe Coconut oil (gives a slightly exotic flavor)
  • 5 gousse Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 échalote Shallots (finely chopped)
  • 1 carotte petite Carrot (diced (optional))
  • 0.5 tasse Corn kernels (canned, drained (optional))
  • 0.5 tasse Snow peas (green peas) (optional)
  • 2 cuillère à soupe Oyster sauce (essential for umami flavor)
  • 1 sachet Cantonese fried rice seasoning (available at Asian supermarkets)
  • 0.5 cuillère à café Salt (adjust to taste)
  • 3 tasse Cooked rice (jasmine, basmati or brown) (prepared the day before and cooled)
  • 2 cuillère à soupe Soy sauce (adjust to your taste)
  • 2 tige Green onions (chopped, for garnish (optional))

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil

    Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the large pan over medium heat until it shimmers.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: moyen

  2. Cook the eggs

    Crack the 6 eggs directly into the pan, let cook for 2 minutes without stirring, then scramble for another 2 minutes until slightly firm.

    Time: PT4M

    Temperature: moyen

  3. Set aside the eggs

    Remove the cooked eggs with a spatula and place them in a bowl aside.

    Time: PT1M

  4. Add the coconut oil

    Wipe the pan lightly if needed, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and heat over medium heat.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: moyen

  5. Sauté the garlic

    Add the minced garlic and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden, stirring regularly.

    Time: PT4M

    Temperature: moyen

  6. Cook the shallots

    Stir in the chopped shallots and cook 1 to 2 minutes until they become translucent.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: moyen

  7. Add the carrots

    Add the carrot dice (if using) and stir‑fry for 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: moyen

  8. Add the corn

    Add the corn kernels (if using) and cook an additional 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: moyen

  9. Add the snow peas

    Stir in the snow peas or green peas and cook for 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: moyen

  10. Season

    Pour in the oyster sauce, the Cantonese fried rice seasoning, and the salt, then quickly toss to coat the vegetables.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: moyen

  11. Add the rice

    Add the cold cooked rice, break it up with the spatula and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly so each grain is heated through and slightly toasted.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: moyen‑élevé

  12. Stir in the soy sauce

    Pour in the soy sauce and mix for 1 minute to even out the color and flavor.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: moyen

  13. Reincorporate the eggs

    Return the set‑aside eggs (or your chosen protein) to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until everything is hot.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: moyen

  14. Garnish with green onions

    Add the chopped green onions, stir for 1 minute, then remove from heat.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
350
Protein
10 g
Carbohydrates
55 g
Fat
10 g
Fiber
4 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, contains soy, contains eggs, low-calorie

Allergens: eggs, soy

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Cantonese Egg Fried Rice

Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA

A flavorful Cantonese fried rice made with scrambled eggs, garlic, shallots, crunchy vegetables, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Quick (under 30 min), easy and customizable with chicken, shrimp or tofu. Perfect for a family meal.

EasyChineseServes 4

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Source Video
5m
Prep
22m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
37m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$4.01
Total cost
$1.00
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cook the eggs
  • Sauté the garlic
  • Season
  • Reincorporate the eggs

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot oil to avoid burns.
  • Do not let the garlic burn, it makes the dish bitter.

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