All Methods for Egg Fried Rice
Egg fried rice is a dish frequently made by home cooks because it's simple and fast. Even simple recipes require a lot of thought to turn ordinary dishes into something extraordinary. Let’s take a look at how to make the best egg fried rice!
I. Golden Egg Fried Rice
This Golden Egg Fried Rice is colorful and nutritious, especially appealing to picky eaters. Let me share my family’s secret recipe for Golden Egg Fried Rice.
Ingredients:
Eggs, chicken oil, smoked sausage, peas, scallions, leftover cooked rice.
Seasonings:
Cooking oil, salt, chicken broth, white pepper.
Preparation:
Dice the smoked sausage, chop the scallions, separate the egg yolks and egg whites, and loosen the leftover rice with a spoon.
Steps:
1, Put the leftover rice in a bowl, add the egg yolk, salt, and a spoonful of chicken oil and mix well.
2, Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat, and pour in the rice. Switch to high heat and quickly stir-fry evenly to separate the grains and ensure they’re heated uniformly.
3, After the rice grains turn yellowish, add the peas and smoked sausage, then add salt, chicken broth, and white pepper.
4, Continue to stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, then add chopped scallions, turn off the heat, and stir-fry evenly before plating.
Additional Notes:
1. You must use leftover cooked rice to make good egg fried rice.
2. Chicken oil enhances the fragrance of egg fried rice; if you don’t have chicken oil, you can use other cooking oil.
3. You can substitute other ingredients for smoked sausage and peas, such as diced carrots or mushroom pieces.
4. The remaining egg white can be made into many delicious dishes, such as egg tofu, stir-fried shrimp with bean curd, egg white shortbread, or egg white coconut balls.
II. Shanghai Egg Fried Rice
Egg fried rice recipes vary across different regions. Today, I’ll share a recipe for Shanghai-style egg fried rice, which is a favorite among Shanghainese.
Ingredients: Cold cooked rice, two eggs, preserved mustard green, scallions, flavor enhancer (MSG), white pepper, yellow wine, salt.
Preparation: Crack the eggs into a bowl and add a little yellow wine, then whisk thoroughly.
Steps:
1, Pour oil into a pan and heat until it’s 60% hot, then pour in the egg liquid to scatter it, and transfer it to a plate. When stir-frying, try to make the eggs very fine.
2, Use the remaining egg flavor to stir-fry the preserved mustard green, then pour in the cooled rice and stir-fry until the grains separate and are well-dispersed, preferably until the rice grains are distinct.
3, Add the fried egg pieces and stir-fry for a few times, then add salt, MSG, and white pepper and stir-fry evenly, finally sprinkle with chopped scallions.
Operation Notes: Add a little yellow wine to the egg liquid before frying to give the eggs a wine aroma and make the fried eggs yellow and tender.
Additional Notes: This is a simple Shanghai egg fried rice recipe; you can also add celery, mushrooms, green beans, or smoked sausage for more flavor.
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III. Spicy Cabbage Egg Fried Rice
Spicy Cabbage Egg Fried Rice is a delicious and spicy egg fried rice that's very appetizing. It’s easy to make, even for beginner cooks.
Ingredients: Leftover cooked rice, spicy cabbage (Chinese cabbage), eggs, scallions, dried kelp (optional), sugar, sesame oil, cooking oil.
Seasonings:
Small scallions, salt, chicken broth, white pepper, (li jiu - yellow wine)
Preparation: Beat the egg into a bowl and set aside. Chop the spicy cabbage and scallions.
Making Spicy Cabbage Egg Fried Rice:
1, Heat a wok over high heat and add cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, pour in the egg liquid and stir-fry until it's broken up into small pieces. If you can't achieve this, just stir-fry it into small pieces.
2, After frying the eggs, pour in the rice and stir-fry until the grains start jumping in the pan, then add the spicy cabbage and stir-fry evenly. Add scallions, dried kelp, sugar, and salt, and then pour in a little sesame oil and stir-fry evenly before serving.
IV. Curry Egg Fried Rice
Egg fried rice is a convenient and easy dish for lazy people; it’s perfect for those who cook alone or don’t enjoy cooking. I love adding curry to my egg fried rice – it’s delicious!
Ingredients:
Leftover cooked rice, small tomatoes, Chinese cabbage, mushrooms, eggs, two eggs.
Seasonings:
Scallion, curry powder, black pepper, salt, (shi liang - to taste).
Preparation:
Dice the small tomatoes, mushrooms, and Chinese cabbage. Crack two eggs into a bowl and beat them.
Steps:
1, Put the diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and Chinese cabbage in a pan and heat it over medium heat, then pour in the egg liquid and stir-fry until it’s broken up into small pieces, then transfer it to a plate.
2, After frying the eggs, heat the pan again with cooking oil and add mushrooms and Chinese cabbage and stir-fry until cooked, then add curry powder, black pepper, and salt and stir-fry evenly.
3, Pour in the leftover rice and stir-fry until the grains are mixed evenly, then add the fried egg pieces and stir-fry, finally pour in small tomatoes and stir-fry evenly.
Additional Notes:
Chinese cabbage can be replaced with other vegetables; tomatoes and mushrooms can also be replaced with your favorite ingredients.
V. Mixed Egg Fried Rice
Mixed Egg Fried Rice is a nutritious and delicious egg fried rice. Let's share my family’s recipe for Mixed Egg Fried Rice, teaching you how to make a tasty and nutritious Mixed Egg Fried Rice.
Ingredients:
Leftover cooked rice, eggs, smoked sausage, corn kernels, shrimp.
Seasonings:
Scallions, ginger slices, salt, chicken broth, white pepper, (li jiu - yellow wine).
Preparation:
1, Debone and devein the shrimp before using, then marinate with yellow wine and ginger slices for 1 hour.
2, Dice the smoked sausage and corn kernels, and loosen the leftover rice with a spoon. Beat the eggs and add salt.
Steps:
1, Add the marinated shrimp and corn kernels to the pan and blanch them briefly, then set aside.
2, Heat a wok over medium heat and pour in the egg liquid to break it up into small pieces, then add the leftover rice and stir-fry.
