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A black skillet filled with Spicy Egg Fried Rice, scrambled eggs, and sprinkled spices, placed on a woven mat with chopsticks nearby.

Spicy Egg Fried Rice

Robin Donovan

A quick, bold fried rice dish with soft scrambled eggs and pantry spices. It’s spicy, smoky, and easy to throw together whenever you’ve got cold rice and a few minutes to spare.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American Chinese, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 414 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rice cooked and cooled
  • 3 pieces large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste or sriracha paste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 2 green onions sliced, plus more for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Scramble the Eggs
    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat
    Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble gently until just set
    Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside
  • Stir-Fry the Spices and Rice
    Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan
    Stir in red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Cook for 30 seconds
    Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes
  • Add Sauce and Eggs
    Pour in soy sauce and sriracha. Stir well to coat the rice
    Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and mix everything together
  • Finish and Serve
    Stir in the sliced green onions and drizzle with sesame oil, if using
    Remove from heat and garnish with extra green onions
    Serve hot, with more chili sauce on the side if you want extra heat

Notes

  1. If using fresh rice, spread it out on a baking sheet and pop it in the fridge or freezer to chill and dry out a bit.
  2. Add chopped vegetables or leftover proteins for a more filling meal
    Tamari can be used in place of soy sauce for a gluten-free version
 

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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