Egg Fried Rice (Chinese Takeaway Style)
Add the perfect side to your next fakeaway night with this Chinese takeaway style egg fried rice recipe.
Servings 1 portion
Calories 420kcal
Equipment
- 1 Wok or Large Frying Pan
Ingredients
Egg Fried Rice
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 1 portion cooked and cooled rice as above
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper (a pinch)
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- dash light soy sauce
- dash rice wine
- dash sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, then 1 egg, whisked. Stir-fry the egg for 20 seconds until it's scrambled and almost cooked through. Add 1 portion cooked and cooled rice and mix well. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the rice is piping hot. Season with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon MSG and 1/8 teaspoon white pepper and mix well once more. Add 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce and dash light soy sauce and stir-fry for another 1 minute, mixing throughly until the rice is evenly coloured.
- Add dash rice wine and dash sesame oil and mix well once more. Transfer piping hot egg fried rice to a serving plate or food container and serve with your favourite Chinese takeaway style curry or stir-fry dishes.
Notes
- Add a touch more dark soy sauce to add deeper colour to the rice.
- Add cooked chicken, pork, beef, king prawns or mixed vegetables for a more substantial dish.
- Finish with a touch of chopped garlic in oil, aromatic oil or sesame oil for extra flavour.
Nutrition
Serving: 315grams | Calories: 420kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 920mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2.1mg