SPECIAL FRIED RICE- EGG FRIED RICE - BETTER THAN TAKEOUT
SPECIAL FRIED RICE- EGG FRIED RICE - BETTER THAN TAKEOUT is a medium Asian recipe that serves 4. 560 calories per serving. Recipe by Sisi Jemimah's Recipes on YouTube.
Prep: 45 min | Cook: 27 min | Total: 1 hr 22 min
Cost: $16.40 total, $4.10 per serving
Ingredients
- 200 g Pork Belly (cut into bite‑size cubes)
- 200 g Boneless Chicken (mix of thigh and breast, cut into cubes)
- 200 g Cooked Prawns (peeled and deveined; already cooked)
- 1 medium Carrot (peeled and diced)
- 1/2 cup Garden Peas (frozen, thawed)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped; can substitute shallots)
- 2 stalks Spring Onions (chopped, green parts only)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 cups Basmati Rice (cooked and cooled; can use day‑old jasmine rice)
- 3 large Eggs (beaten with salt and black pepper)
- 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce (for marinating pork and chicken)
- 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce (adds salty depth)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (for finishing flavor)
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Marinate Pork and Chicken
Dice the pork belly and chicken into bite‑size cubes. Place each in separate bowls, add 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce to each, mix thoroughly, and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Prep Vegetables
Dice the carrot, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the spring onions (green parts only). Set everything aside in small bowls.
Time: PT10M
Beat Eggs
Crack the three eggs into a mixing bowl, add a pinch of salt and black pepper, and whisk until combined.
Time: PT2M
Scramble Eggs
Heat the wok over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, and pour in the beaten eggs. Let the bottom set, then gently push the set part back while allowing the runny part to cook. Stop when the eggs are still slightly chunky.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium
Set Aside Scrambled Eggs
Transfer the partially cooked eggs to a plate and set aside.
Time: PT1M
Fry Marinated Pork
Add another 1 Tbsp vegetable oil to the wok, increase heat to medium‑high, and add the marinated pork. Stir‑fry until browned on all sides, about 6‑7 minutes.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: medium-high
Fry Marinated Chicken
Push the pork to the side, add a splash of oil if needed, then add the marinated chicken. Stir‑fry until browned, about 5‑6 minutes.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: medium-high
Combine Pork and Chicken with Aromatics
Return the pork to the center of the wok, add minced garlic and chopped onion, and stir‑fry for 3‑4 minutes until fragrant.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium-high
Add Carrots and Peas
Stir‑add the diced carrot and garden peas, cooking for another 2‑3 minutes until the carrots are just tender.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium
Incorporate Rice and Eggs
Add the cooked basmati rice and the set‑aside scrambled eggs to the wok. Toss everything together for about 2 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Season the Fried Rice
Drizzle 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 Tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and a pinch of black pepper over the rice. Add the chopped spring onions and stir‑fry for another minute.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium
Heat Cooked Prawns
Finally, add the cooked prawns, stir for about 1 minute just to warm through.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium
Serve
Transfer the fried rice to a serving platter or bowls and enjoy immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 560
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 62 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Gluten‑free if using gluten‑free soy sauces, Dairy‑free, High‑protein
Allergens: Eggs, Shellfish (prawns), Soy
Last updated: April 14, 2026






