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Spicy Egg Fried Rice

This 15-minute, spicy egg fried rice is easy, quick and full of flavor. The chili flakes add that extra kick of spice taking this simple egg fried rice to a whole new level. Don't forget to serve it with a crispy fried egg for a delicious one-pot meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings : 2

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 6 green onions (scallions or spring onions)
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1-2 tbsp red chili flakes (add based on spice tolerance)
  • 2 cups cold, leftover rice
  • 2 eggs (scrambled)
  • 2 eggs (fried)
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp light/regular soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp water

INSTRUCTIONS
 

PREP

  • Clean and trim 5-6 green onions. Mince the white parts and thinly slice the green parts for garnish.
  • Mince 6 cloves of garlic. Add more or less depending on size of the cloves or taste.
  • Take 2 servings of cold, day old rice in a bowl and separate the clumps. This helps in even stir frying. Cold, slightly dried out rice is essential for the perfect fried rice texture.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

COOKING

  • To a heated wok/pan add some oil and scramble 2 eggs with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  • Set flame to medium and add 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil. When the oil is hot, sauté the garlic and green onion for 30 seconds.
  • Reduce flame to low and sauté 1-2 tbsp crushed red chili flakes for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Chili flakes will burn if the flame is too high.
  • Increase flame to high, add rice and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the prepared sauce and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. The rice needs to fry well so keep tossing and turning.
  • When the rice is fried well, add the previously scrambled eggs. Mix everything well and adjust salt if needed.
  • Add the green part of green onions and switch off the flame. You don’t want to overcook them.
  • Serve the spicy egg fried rice with a crispy fried egg and enjoy!

NOTES

  • In case you don’t have day old rice and want to make this, prepare slightly undercooked rice and lay it on a plate to cool in the fridge. This cooled rice can also be used for this recipe.
  • Prepare the sauce in advance so you don’t have to rush while cooking as this dish comes together quickly.
  • Taste the sauce before adding it to the dish. Some soy sauces tend to be saltier than others.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning towards the end.

NUTRITION (per serving)

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 68.2gProtein: 17.9gFat: 9.3gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 997mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9.3gCalcium: 97mgIron: 18mg
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Nutrition Facts
Spicy Egg Fried Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
433
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9.3
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.9
g
18
%
Cholesterol
 
327
mg
109
%
Sodium
 
997
mg
43
%
Potassium
 
332
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
68.2
g
23
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
9.3
g
10
%
Protein
 
17.9
g
36
%
Calcium
 
97
mg
10
%
Iron
 
18
mg
100
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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