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Vegetable Fried Rice with Egg

This quick and flavourful fried rice dish combines vegetables and egg for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Similar dish · Photo: Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka (CC BY-SA)

Total time
45 min
15 prep · 30 cook
Serves
4
Cost
~$1.30
per serving
Cuisine
Chinese
Diet
Vegetarian · Pescatarian · No pork
Draft · not yet kitchen-tested

Shopping for just this dinner: about $26.83 in whole packs at Ontario average prices, pantry staples not counted. Planned with other dinners that share packs, it usually costs less.

Ingredients

  • 185 gLong-grain white rice, cooked and cooled
  • 4 largeLarge eggs
  • 2 tbspCanola oil
  • 2 mediumCarrots, peeled and finely diced
  • 2 clovesGarlic, minced
  • 1 inch pieceFresh ginger, grated
  • 150 gFrozen peas
  • 3 tbspSoy sauce
  • 2 tspToasted sesame oil
  • 4-5 stalksGreen onions, sliced, whites and greens separated
  • 5 gSalt
  • 1 gGround black pepper

Method

  1. Rinse 185 g white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice with 370 ml water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and spread on a plate to cool completely. This can be done in advance.⏱ 20 min timer in cook mode
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the 4 large eggs with a pinch of 5 g salt and 1 g black pepper. Heat 15 ml (1 tbsp) canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs and scramble until just set, about 1-2 minutes. Remove eggs from the skillet and set aside.⏱ 2 min timer in cook mode
  3. Add the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) canola oil to the skillet. Add the 160 g diced carrots and the white parts of the 60 g sliced green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes until slightly softened.⏱ 2 min timer in cook mode
  4. Add the 10 g minced garlic and 10 g grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.⏱ 30 sec timer in cook mode
  5. Stir in the 150 g frozen peas and the cooked and cooled white rice. Break up any clumps of rice. Pour in the 45 ml soy sauce and stir well to combine, ensuring the rice is evenly coated. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.⏱ 5 min timer in cook mode
  6. Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet. Add the green parts of the 60 g sliced green onions and the 10 ml sesame oil. Stir to combine all ingredients.⏱ 30 sec timer in cook mode
  7. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste, if desired. Serve immediately.