Fried rice with egg and vegetables – simple & delicious!

July 29, 2024

Today I’m sharing a simple and tasty recipe for fried rice with egg and vegetables. This dish is perfect for anyone looking for a quick and healthy meal. With ingredients you probably already have at home, you can conjure up a delicious fried rice in no time at all. I hope you enjoy my recipe ❤️.

Why fried rice with egg and vegetables?

Fried rice is not only a great way to use up leftover rice, but also a great base for incorporating fresh vegetables and protein. My egg and vegetable fried rice recipe is particularly convenient because it’s easily adaptable. You can add different vegetables or even tofu to create your own vegetarian rice dish.

Fried rice with egg & vegetables – the ingredients

Oil for frying: Dark sesame oil is ideal for this dish. It gives the fried rice the typical Asian flavor. If you don’t have sesame oil, you can also use any other frying oil.
Onion, garlic: A must for me, because they form the basis for an aromatic fried rice!
Vegetables: Here you can use whatever your fridge has to offer. I chose the following: peppers (red and green), carrots & spring onions.
Rice: Pre-cooked rice from the day before.
Eggs: I whisk the eggs in a separate bowl before adding them to the rice.
Soy sauce & sesame oil: At the end, I season my fried rice with soy sauce and sesame oil. You can add more or less according to your own taste.
Other: Salt & pepper

The step-by-step guide

Step 1: Cut the vegetables:
Wash and chop the vegetables. Peel and dice the onions. Chop the garlic.
Step 2: Fry the vegetables & rice:
Sauté the onion and the bottom part of the spring onions in a little oil until soft. Add the diced vegetables (bell pepper and carrot) and fry together with the onions, add the cooked rice from the previous day and fry everything together for 4-5 minutes until the rice becomes crispy.
Step 3: Add the eggs & fry.
Push the rice to one side, pour 2 tbsp of oil into the free half of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Stir the eggs carefully until they have set. Slowly mix the eggs with the rice and fry everything well.
Step 4: Season, taste and serve:
Season to taste with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Fold in the top part of the spring onions, fry briefly and serve.

Tips for the perfect fried rice

Make sure you use rice from the day before. Fresh rice is too moist and sticks together when fried.
Cut the vegetables into even pieces so that they cook evenly.
Fry the rice to give it a crispy texture.

Chinese-style fried rice – tips & tricks

Use rice from the previous day: Chilled, dry rice has the perfect consistency to stay separate and crisp up during frying.
Use oil that can be heated to a high temperature: Dark sesame oil gives the dish an authentic touch. Alternatively, vegetable oil or peanut oil are suitable.
Prepare all the ingredients: Make sure all the ingredients (vegetables, eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil) are to hand as the cooking process is quick.
Fry over a high heat: A high temperature is crucial to develop the typical roasted aromas and to fry the rice until crispy.
Add the ingredients in the correct order: Start with the aromatic ingredients (onion and garlic), then the vegetables, followed by the rice and finally the eggs.
Season correctly: Use soy sauce and sesame oil sparingly, but enough. A dash of oyster sauce or fish sauce can provide additional umami flavor.
Stir continuously: Fry and stir continuously to ensure even cooking and browning and to prevent burning.

Variations & additions

Tofu or tempeh: For an additional source of protein, you can add fried tofu or tempeh.
A variety of vegetables: broccoli, mangetout and sweetcorn are perfect for this dish.
Nuts and seeds: Roasted cashew nuts or sesame seeds provide an additional crunch component.
Meat: Chicken, beef or prawns are suitable for non-vegetarians. Simply cut into small pieces and fry before adding the rice.

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Fried Rice with Egg & Vegetables: Simple & Delicious!

Today I’m sharing a simple and flavorful recipe for fried rice with egg and vegetables. This dish is perfect for anyone looking for a quick and healthy meal. With ingredients you probably already have at home, you can whip up a delicious fried rice in no time.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Sonstiges 5

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 Personen

Course: Bratreis, Eierspeise, feierabendessen, Gemüsesuppe, Quiche Vegetarisch, Reisgerichte, Resigericht

Cuisine: Asian, Chinesisch

Calories: 80

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Oil for frying Sesame oil or any other cooking oil
1 Onion Diced
1 Red bell pepper Diced
1 Carrot Diced
1 Green bell pepper Diced
4 Scallion stalks (or green onions) Diced
450 g Leftover rice (from the previous day)
4 Eggs Beaten

Zum Abschmecken/Würzen:

ca. 6 Tbsp soy sauce +/– to taste
ca. 6 Tbsp sesame oil +/– to taste
paar Drops Fischsauce optional
Salt & pepper To taste

Equipment

Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Fish sauce optional

Method

Sauté the onion and the white parts of the scallions in a bit of oil until soft.
Add the diced vegetables (bell pepper and carrot) and sauté together with the onions.
Add the cooked leftover rice and stir-fry everything for about 5–7 minutes until the rice becomes slightly crispy.
Push the rice to one side of the pan, add 2 Tbsp of oil to the empty side, and pour in the beaten eggs. Gently stir the eggs until they are set.
Slowly mix the eggs with the rice and stir-fry everything well.
Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce (if using), salt, and pepper to taste.
Fold in the green parts of the scallions, stir again, sauté briefly, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2786IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The cooking times are always approximate. When adding salt, be sure to taste first, since soy sauce is already salty. You can adjust the amount of sesame oil and soy sauce to your liking — just taste and season according to your personal preference.

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Hi, I’m Shiba

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