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Egg fried rice

J. Kenji López-AltMade With LaumrnigelngVersions tested by mrnigelng, Made With Lau, J. Kenji López-Alt

3 creators made egg fried rice. Here's how their versions compare on time, cost per serving at Ontario grocery prices and difficulty, and which ingredients set each one apart.

Cheapest: Made With Lau ~$2.22*/servingQuickest: mrnigelng 5 min

  1. #1 by RecipesMD score

    mrnigelng’s egg fried rice

    74score
    Time
    5 min
    Per serving
    ~$2.73*
    You save
    ~$11.27* (81%)
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Health index
    74
    Ingredients
    10

    What’s different

    • garlic
    • shallot
    • red chili
    • leftover Hainanese chicken rice
    • peanut oil
    • sesame oil
    • MSG

    Full recipe →Watch on YouTube ↗Machine-read

  2. 68score*
    Time
    not stated
    Per serving
    ~$2.22*
    You save
    ~$11.78* (84%)
    Difficulty
    Medium
    Health index
    58
    Ingredients
    15

    What’s different

    • water
    • carrot
    • salt
    • frozen peas and corn
    • sugar
    • chicken bouillon powder

    Full recipe →Watch on YouTube ↗Machine-read

  3. 51score*
    Time
    not stated
    Per serving
    ~$4.82*
    You save
    ~$9.18* (66%)
    Difficulty
    Medium
    Health index
    73
    Ingredients
    5
    Veg

    What’s different

    No ingredient the other versions don’t also use.

    Full recipe →Watch on YouTube ↗Machine-read

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Egg fried rice

What makes mrnigelng's Egg fried rice recipe and technique special?

mrnigelng's take on Egg fried rice focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing chinese flavors with an estimated 5 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Egg fried rice at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Egg fried rice recipe costs approximately $2.22 CAD per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Egg fried rice ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Egg fried rice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in mrnigelng's Egg fried rice?

This recipe utilizes approximately 10 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Egg fried rice?

The official cooking video by mrnigelng is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.