EGG FRIED RICE Just like Chinese Takeout!
EGG FRIED RICE Just like Chinese Takeout! is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Two Plaid Aprons on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 25 min
Cost: $2.27 total, $0.57 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked White Rice (day‑old, chilled)
- 2 large Eggs (beaten lightly)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (high‑smoke‑point oil)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (to finish for aroma)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced, white and green parts)
- 0.5 cup Frozen Peas (thawed)
- 0.5 cup Carrot (diced small)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon White Pepper (ground)
Instructions
Prepare Rice
If you don’t have day‑old rice, cook 1 ½ cups uncooked rice according to package, spread on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to dry out.
Time: PT10M
Chop Vegetables & Beat Eggs
Dice the carrot, slice the green onions (separate white and green parts), and lightly beat the eggs in a bowl.
Time: PT5M
Scramble Eggs
Heat the wok over high heat, add 1 tbsp oil, pour in the beaten eggs and stir‑scramble until just set but still soft. Transfer to a plate.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: High
Stir‑Fry Vegetables
Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok, add the carrot and peas, stir‑fry 1‑2 minutes until bright‑colored. Add the white parts of the green onions and stir for another 30 seconds.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: High
Add Rice
Add the chilled rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with the spatula. Stir‑fry for 2‑3 minutes, allowing the rice to get a light toast.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: High
Season & Combine
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, sprinkle salt and white pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Return the scrambled eggs to the wok, add the green onion greens, and stir everything together for 30 seconds.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: High
Serve
Transfer the egg fried rice to a serving bowl, garnish with extra sliced green onions if desired, and serve hot.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan by substituting eggs with tofu scramble
Allergens: Eggs, Soy (soy sauce)
Last updated: April 16, 2026








