[ MAKE EGG FRIED RICE ]

Side Dishes:How To Make Egg Fried Rice

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How To Make Egg Fried Rice

Egg Fried Rice Recipe. A quick and easy meal, this recipe for Egg Fried Rice tastes just like they make it in your corner Chinese Take-Away but at a fraction of the cost!

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Serves:

2 to 4

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10 minutes

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Step 1:

You will need

• 350 g pre-cooked long grain rice (refrigerated)
• 4 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp shredded carrots
• 4 tbsp frozen peas, thawed
• 1 spring onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and white pepper
• 1 wok
• 1 wooden spoon

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Step 2:

Fry the egg

Add a little oil to a hot wok, drop in the egg and stir rapidly to break it up.

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Step 3:

Add the garlic and rice

Add another drop of oil to the wok, followed by the garlic and the rice. Stir until well mixed.

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Refrigerated rice is used in this recipe because when rice is chilled, the grains don't tend to stick together. This makes it the perfect consistency for fried rice dishes.

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Step 4:

Mix the vegetables

Add the peas, carrots, and spring onions and mix thoroughly.

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Step 5:

Add the sauces and season

Add the oyster and soy sauces and season with salt and white pepper. Toss it all together and remove from the heat.

Another useful tip

White pepper is the perfect choice to use with any Asian dish. Its special flavour goes well with this style of cooking.

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Step 6:

Serve

Spoon the egg fried rice into individual serving bowls and it is ready to serve. This egg fried rice recipe can be modified by using leftover vegetables or meat. It makes a perfect accompaniment to a wide range of fish and meat dishes.