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Egg Fried Rice

3.0

(13)

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 main-course or 4 side-dish servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups cold unsalted cooked rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking. Add eggs and cook briefly, stirring once or twice, until just softly set, then transfer to a small bowl.

    Step 2

    Heat remaining tablespoon oil in wok, then add rice, salt, and pepper and stir-fry until heated through and starting to crisp, about 3 minutes. Add scallions and peas and stir-fry 1 minute. Add egg and stir-fry just until combined.

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