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Egg fried rice

From the video “Egg Fried Rice Three Ways (Pro Burner, Home Range, and Wok-Free) | Kenji's Cooking Show” by J. Kenji López-Alt. RecipesMD is not affiliated with J. Kenji López-Alt. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
~15 min
est.
Serves
~3
est.
Cost
~$4.82*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$9.18* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
5

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain gluten, egg, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$9.63*for the batch in the video
~$4.82*per serving

You save about ~$9.18* per serving (66% less*) than ordering it out — ~$18.37* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario fried rice plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

3 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario fried rice plate at ~$14, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving537 kcal · 27% of 2,000
Fat15 g19%
Saturated fat4.9 g25%
Sodium223 mg10%
Carbohydrate71 g26%
Fiber2.1 g8%
Total sugars1.7 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein26 g52%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+6 of 20
  • Saturated fat−9 of 20
  • Sodium−4 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 3 of 3 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: 450 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; 3.6 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 4 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: cooking oil, light soy sauce. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • round-bottom wok
  • flat-bottom wok
  • outdoor burner
  • gas stove
  • induction burner
  • non-stick skillet
  • wooden spatula
  • blowtorch

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact amount of cooking oil used
  • Exact amount of soy sauce used
  • Number of servings per batch
  • Total preparation and cooking time
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-01. Thumbnail and video are J. Kenji López-Alt’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Egg fried rice

What makes J. Kenji López-Alt's Egg fried rice recipe and technique special?

J. Kenji López-Alt's take on Egg fried rice focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Breaking up clumps of rice over high heat is crucial for texture. 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 economical home-cooked pricing 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 J. Kenji López-Alt's Egg fried rice?

This recipe utilizes approximately 5 ingredients across 9 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 J. Kenji López-Alt is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.