Quick & Easy Egg Fried Rice 🍳🍚 – Better Than Takeout!

Created on June 26th, 2025 at 07:52 am

Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor

Craving something quick, tasty, and totally satisfying? This easy egg fried rice comes together in minutes with pantry staples – and it’s so much better than takeout! Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays. 🥢💛

📝 Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked white rice (day-old works best!)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• Ground black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. 🛢️🔥
2. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until golden and fragrant. 🧄🧅
3. Stir in frozen peas and carrots. Cook until soft and colorful. 🥕🌿
4. Push veggies to one side of the pan. Lower heat slightly.
5. Pour eggs into the other side. Scramble until just set. 🍳
6. Add cooked rice and soy sauce. Stir everything together until well mixed. 🍚🥢
7. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is hot and delicious.
8. Season with black pepper, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. 🌱

💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Egg Fried Rice

• Use day-old rice: Fresh rice can turn mushy. Cold, leftover rice gives you that perfect fried texture. 🍚
• Don’t skip the high heat at the end: After everything’s combined, crank the heat briefly to get a little crispy edge on the rice — it adds so much flavor! 🔥
• Pre-chop everything before you start: This recipe moves fast once the pan is hot. Keep it stress-free by having everything ready to go. 🧅🥕🥚
• Add a dash of sesame oil at the end for a restaurant-style finish. It’s optional, but a little goes a long way. 🥢👌
• Customize it! Throw in leftover chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a protein boost. You can even add pineapple chunks for a sweet twist. 🍍🍗