# Egg fried rice (from mrnigelng)

Video: [Uncle Roger MAKE EGG FRIED RICE (3M Subscriber Special!)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y) by [mrnigelng](https://www.youtube.com/@mrnigelng).
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- Serves: 1
- Total time: 5 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.73 per serving, ~$2.73 for 1 serving(s); saves ~$11.27* per serving (81%) vs ordering out (~$14.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; 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

- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot shallot
- 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk eggs
- 1 small bunch spring onion _(amount estimated)_
- 1 red chili red chili
- 1 bowl leftover Hainanese chicken rice _(amount estimated)_
- for coating the wok peanut oil _(amount estimated)_
- to taste soy sauce _(amount estimated)_
- to taste sesame oil _(amount estimated)_
- to taste MSG _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [1:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=111s) Smash the garlic cloves with a cleaver and finely chop them.
2. [2:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=156s) Peel and finely dice the shallot.
3. [3:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=189s) Separate one egg yolk and combine it with one whole egg in a bowl, then whisk using chopsticks.
4. [3:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=222s) Chop the spring onions, discarding the roots and separating the green parts.
5. [4:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=248s) Slice the red chili into thin rounds.
6. [6:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=381s) Heat a wok, coat it with peanut oil, and discard the excess oil once it begins to smoke.
7. [6:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=414s) Sauté the chopped garlic and shallots in the wok until fragrant.
8. [7:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=422s) Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble them until they are mostly set.
9. [7:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=429s) Add the leftover chicken rice to the wok and toss to combine with the eggs.
10. [7:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=445s) Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, and MSG, flattening the rice to prevent clumping.
11. [7:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBP3sG3a9Y&t=470s) Toss in the chopped spring onions and sliced chilies, stir-fry briefly, then plate and serve.

## Equipment

- wok
- cleaver
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- chopsticks
- metal spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Exact measurements for the oils, soy sauce, sesame oil, and MSG
- Exact heat levels used on the induction stove
- The second recipe shown in the video by Liz (which uses pork fat and sambal belacan) is not fully detailed in the main steps

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