How to Make Fried Rice with Eggs

Name: Fried Rice with Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Việt Nam
Ingredients: 1 bowl of leftover rice; 2-3 eggs; 1 shallot; Green onions; Common seasonings; Side dishes: pickled vegetables, sausage, stir-fried meat, peanuts...

October 1, 2024 • 3 minute read •

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Ingredients Instruction Tips

Fried rice with eggs or egg fried rice is a legendary dish. With minimal preparation, you can have a super tasty meal, especially when paired with pickled vegetables, braised fish, or stir-fried meat. This simple recipe only takes two steps.

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 bowl of leftover rice
2-3 eggs
1 shallot
Green onions
Common seasonings
Side dishes: pickled vegetables, sausage, stir-fried meat, peanuts...

nguyên liệu làm cơm rang trứng — Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients

Crack the eggs into the leftover rice and mix well. If the rice has been refrigerated, it works even better as the fried rice will be firmer.

mixing eggs with leftover rice — Mix the eggs into the rice.

Peel and slice the shallots. Don’t slice too thinly, as the shallots can easily burn when frying.

Wash and chop the green onions finely.

Fry the rice

Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pan. Turn the heat to low and heat the oil. Then, add the sliced shallots and fry until fragrant.

Once the shallots are aromatic, add the egg-mixed rice to the pan. At this point, you may notice the eggs at the bottom cooking first and sticking slightly to the pan, with a faint raw smell, but don't worry. Keep stirring, and the rice will gradually become fluffy and crispy.

Continue to stir over medium or low heat until the rice firms up slightly, then add fish sauce and a pinch of salt and continue frying.

seasoning the rice — Adding fish sauce and salt

Fry until the rice dries out and the egg coats each grain of rice evenly. The grains should be dry, fluffy, and separate from each other. The longer you fry, the drier and firmer the rice will become. Adjust the frying time depending on whether you prefer softer or firmer rice. Before turning off the heat, stir in the chopped green onions, then turn off the heat immediately.

adding green onions to the rice — Adding green onions

Transfer the fried rice to a plate and serve with any available side dishes such as pickled vegetables, stir-fried meat, or salted peanuts.

fried rice with eggs — The finished dish

Final Product Requirements

finished fried rice with eggs — The rice is dry, fluffy, and doesn't stick together.

plate of fried rice with eggs — The fried rice has just the right dryness, without too much oil, making it light and fragrant, with the aroma of fried shallots and fresh green onions.

Tips & Notes

Mixing the rice with the eggs before frying ensures that the rice stays dry and fluffy, unlike the usual method where it can become sticky.
Avoid using high heat throughout the frying process, as the eggs can burn and develop a bitter taste.
If you prefer, you can serve a sunny-side-up egg on top instead of mixing the eggs into the rice.