asian essentials: egg fried rice
People that know me, know that I love rice… In all its brilliant forms. If you have ever been to an Asian restaurant, you probably have had egg-fried rice. It is usually fried with onion, and veggies. While that is good, sometimes, I just want some rice, with eggs and Asian seasonings. And, that is what this recipe is all about. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Several
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice, white or brown, your choice
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce, or liquid aminos
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- salt, kosher variety, fine grind, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
How To Make asian essentials: egg fried rice
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE
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Step 2About the rice. This recipe is best made with day-old cooked rice; however, there is a trick that you can use. Cook the rice according to package directions, then spread it out on a baking sheet, and let cool, and dry for an hour or two. It is not the same as using day-old rice, but it is pretty close. FYI: When making this recipe, I cook the rice with chicken stock, not water.
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Step 3Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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Step 4Place the three eggs into a bowl, add a bit of pepper, and whisk until combined.
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Step 5Add a tablespoon of the grapeseed oil to a skillet over medium heat, allow to heat up, then add 2/3 thirds of the egg mixture.
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Step 6Chef’s Note: You do not have to be precise; however, of the whisked eggs, add about two of them, and leave the remainder in the bowl.
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Step 7Lightly scramble, then remove from the pan, and reserve.
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Step 8Add the remaining tablespoon of grapeseed oil to the skillet, let come up to temperature, and add the rice.
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Step 9Use a spatula to lightly toss the rice until it heats up, then add the remaining whisked egg.
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Step 10Toss until the egg is combined with the rice, and beginning to cook, then add the tamari sauce, and sesame oil.
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Step 11Toss to combine, then add the reserved scrambled eggs.
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Step 12Toss to combine with the rice, until warmed through, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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Step 13Chef’s Note: Do a final tasting for proper seasoning.
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Step 14PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 15Serve by itself, or with chicken, pork, or even fish. Enjoy.
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Step 16Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Culture:
Asian
Category:
Rice Sides
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Method:
Stove Top
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