Make this 10-minute egg fried rice with simple ingredients like day-old rice, eggs, and soy sauce. A fast, budget-friendly meal packed with flavor and protein.
⚡ Recipe Overview
When you don’t know what to cook, this quick egg fried rice saves the day. It’s simple, satisfying, and ready in minutes using pantry staples.
🛒 Ingredients
2 cups day-old cooked rice (cold)
2 large eggs
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp green onions (chopped)
½ cup mixed veggies (optional: carrots, peas, corn)
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 tsp sesame oil (optional for flavor)
👨🍳 Instructions
Heat oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Crack in the eggs and scramble until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add mixed veggies and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Toss in cold rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula.
Pour in soy sauce and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
Add scrambled eggs back to the pan and mix well.
Finish with green onions, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.
🥗 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 12g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 10g
