Budget Simple Egg Fried Rice

Steps

How to make it

Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min

1. If using chilled rice (1 bowl), break up clumps by hand; beat eggs (2) with a pinch of salt.
2. Heat olive oil (1 tbsp) over medium-high; pour in eggs and quickly scramble into soft, half-set curds; remove from pan.
3. Add a little more oil to the same pan; add rice and stir-fry over high heat 2–3 minutes until grains separate and lightly toasted.
4. Return scrambled eggs, sprinkle white pepper, and stir-fry over high heat 1 minute until egg and rice are evenly mixed; serve immediately.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

• Scallions or ham dice upgrade the bowl; the plain version is already solid.
• Spread chilled rice or cooked noodles before cooking so they separate instead of clumping and take on sauce evenly.

Refrigerate up to 1 day; reheat in a skillet.

Optional add-ins