Description
A simple, satisfying vegetarian dish featuring fluffy cold rice stir-fried with egg, aromatics, and crisp vegetables—a wholesome, flavorful meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
1 egg
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
200 g long-grain rice (cooked and cooled)
100 g frozen peas, defrosted
4 spring onions, finely chopped
100 g beansprouts (optional)
1–2 tsp soy sauce
Ground white pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Beat the egg with sesame oil and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
- Add cold rice and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Add peas, spring onions, and beansprouts (if using). Stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
- Season with soy sauce and white pepper to taste.
- Push rice to one side of the pan. Pour in egg mixture and let it set for 10 seconds, then scramble gently and mix into the rice.
- Stir-fry everything together for one final minute.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
- Add protein like shrimp, chicken, or tofu for a fuller meal.
- Swap soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Customize with extra vegetables or spices.
- Reheat leftovers only once for food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
