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Everyday Egg Fried Rice

Name: Everyday Egg Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 400 g cooked rice, chilled promptly and safely stored; 2 pieces large eggs; 100 g frozen peas, thawed; 2 pieces scallions, sliced; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 0.25 tsp white pepper (optional)

家常蛋炒饭 · Dàn chǎo fàn

A quick pan of rice with eggs, peas, and scallions. Separate grains and a hot pan do most of the work.

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Prep5 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

Everyday Egg Fried Rice — illustrative dish photo; ingredients may differ — Illustrative dish photography · credits below · ProjectManhattan · CC BY-SA 3.0

Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

01
Loosen the rice
Break up cold rice clumps with a spoon. Beat the eggs. Keep everything next to the stove.
02
Scramble the eggs
Heat half the oil over medium heat. Add eggs, scramble until cooked, and transfer to a clean plate.
03
Stir-fry the rice
Add the remaining oil and rice. Increase to medium-high heat and stir for 4–6 minutes. Add peas and cook until hot throughout.
04
Season and serve
Return eggs, then add soy sauce, scallions, and optional pepper. Toss well. Reheated rice should reach 74°C / 165°F throughout. Serve immediately.