# Egg fried rice (from J. Kenji López-Alt)

Video: [Egg Fried Rice Three Ways (Pro Burner, Home Range, and Wok-Free) | Kenji's Cooking Show](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MJzEuI0vI) by [J. Kenji López-Alt](https://www.youtube.com/@JKenjiLopezAlt).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.82 per serving, ~$9.63 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$9.18* per serving (66%) vs ordering out (~$14.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 4.5 cups (1.5 cups per batch) cooked rice
- 9 eggs (3 per batch) eggs
- 9 scallions, chopped (3 per batch) scallions
- to taste cooking oil _(amount estimated)_
- to taste light soy sauce _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [1:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MJzEuI0vI&t=74s) Heat a round-bottom wok on a high-power outdoor burner, add oil, turn off the heat, and cook the beaten eggs until they start to set.
2. [2:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MJzEuI0vI&t=155s) Push the eggs aside, add more oil and the dry cooked rice, flip the eggs over the rice, turn the heat to high, and stir-fry while breaking up clumps.
3. [3:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MJzEuI0vI&t=225s) Pour soy sauce around the hot edges of the wok, toss, then mix in the chopped scallions over low heat before transferring to a plate.
4. [5:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MJzEuI0vI&t=300s) For the indoor gas stove method, heat a flat-bottom carbon steel wok, add oil, and cook the eggs over continuous high heat.
5. [7:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MJzEuI0vI&t=425s) Push the eggs to the side, add oil and rice, flip the eggs on top, and stir-fry to break up the grains.
6. [8:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MJzEuI0vI&t=493s) Optionally apply a blowtorch directly to the rice while tossing to mimic smoky wok hei, then finish with soy sauce and scallions.
7. [10:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MJzEuI0vI&t=615s) For the electric or induction method, heat a non-stick skillet with oil until shimmering but not smoking (about 375-400°F).
8. [11:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MJzEuI0vI&t=678s) Cook the eggs until lightly browned on one side, fold them, push aside, add more oil and the rice, then place the eggs on top.
9. [12:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MJzEuI0vI&t=747s) Stir-fry using a wooden spatula to break up the rice, cook until the grains begin to jump, then stir in the soy sauce and scallions.

## 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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