Egg Fried Rice (Separate Yolks & Whites)
Egg Fried Rice (Separate Yolks & Whites) is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 4. 470 calories per serving. Recipe by Morgane Recipes on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 13 min | Total: 32 min
Cost: $4.72 total, $1.18 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked jasmine rice (day‑old) (Preferably refrigerated overnight; fluff before use)
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil (High smoke‑point oil)
- 6 large Egg yolks (Separated from whites; room temperature)
- 6 large Egg whites (Separated from yolks; room temperature)
- 0.33 cup Corn kernels (Frozen or canned, drained)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper (Freshly ground)
- 3 stalks Spring onions (green onions) (Chopped)
Instructions
Break up the rice
If using leftover rice, place it in a large bowl and gently break up any clumps with wet hands to keep grains from sticking together.
Time: PT5M
Separate eggs
Separate six large eggs, placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.
Time: PT3M
Heat oil
Place the wok on high heat, add 3 Tbsp vegetable oil, and heat until it shimmers.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: high heat
First rice sear
Add the prepared rice, spread it evenly, and let it sit untouched for 1 minute to develop a light crust.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: high heat
Flip rice
Stir quickly to flip the rice, then let it sit another 1 minute.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: high heat
Stir‑fry rice
Stir the rice for about 3 minutes, coating each grain with oil and keeping them separate.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: high heat
Add egg yolks
Pour the six egg yolks over the rice and stir for 1 minute so the yolk coats the grains.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: high heat
Steam and finish yolk cooking
Let the mixture steam on high heat for 1 minute, then reduce to medium heat and cook an additional 2 minutes.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: high then medium heat
Add egg whites and vegetables
Stir in the egg whites, 1/3 cup corn, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp ground black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the whites are just set.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium heat
Finish with spring onions
Add the chopped spring onions, give a brief stir for about 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
Time: PT30S
Temperature: medium heat
Serve
Transfer the fried rice to a serving dish and enjoy while hot.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 470
- Protein
- 17.5g
- Carbohydrates
- 30.5g
- Fat
- 17.5g
- Fiber
- 1.4g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Contains-Egg
Allergens: Eggs, Corn
Last updated: April 7, 2026






