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Egg Fried Rice

Instant fried rice can be made in seconds using just rice, eggs, and a soy sauce packet.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked rice cold
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

Method
 

  1. Heat a little oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, then push them to one side.
  3. Add the cold rice and stir-fry, breaking up any clumps, for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Drizzle in the soy sauce and toss everything together until evenly coated.
  5. Cook another 2 minutes until the rice is hot and slightly crisped.

Notes

Day-old rice fries up best; fresh rice can turn mushy.