Egg Fried Rice
“Quintessential Chinese wok-fried rice with eggs, scallions, and a kiss of wok hei, endlessly customizable.”
Rice
Egg
Soy Sauce
Green OnionWhere it comes from
Egg fried rice is a quintessential dish in Chinese cuisine, with origins traced back to the 6th century. It's a clever way to use leftover rice, embodying the resourcefulness of Chinese cooking traditions. The surprising element is the depth of flavor achieved through the famous 'wok hei'—the breath of the wok—created by high heat during stir-frying.
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What goes into it
How it's made
- 1
Heat a well-seasoned wok until smoking, then add a bit of oil and scramble beaten eggs until just set.
- 2
Add pre-cooked rice, stirring quickly to combine with the eggs while breaking up any clumps.
- 3
Incorporate scallions and soy sauce, tossing everything together until heated through and aromatic.
