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Easy Flavor-Packed Dorm Egg Fried Rice Recipe for Beginners

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A quick and simple fried rice recipe perfect for dorm life or small kitchens, using basic ingredients like leftover rice, eggs, and soy sauce to create a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked white rice (day-old rice preferred)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil like canola or sunflower)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (Kikkoman preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions (scallions), sliced thinly
  • ½ cup frozen peas (about 75g), thawed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame oil for finishing
  • Optional: pinch of red chili flakes
  • Optional: ½ cup finely diced carrots or bell peppers

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: mince garlic, slice green onions, thaw frozen peas, and dice optional veggies if using. Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Heat the pan: place skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Heat about 2 minutes until a drop of water sizzles.
  3. Cook the eggs: pour in beaten eggs and let sit undisturbed for 15 seconds. Gently scramble until just cooked but still soft (about 45 seconds). Remove eggs and set aside.
  4. Sauté aromatics: add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Toss in minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Add thawed peas and optional veggies, stir 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Add rice: break up clumps of day-old rice and add to pan. Stir-fry 3-4 minutes until rice grains separate and heat through, with some golden spots.
  6. Season: pour soy sauce evenly over rice, stir well. Add salt and black pepper carefully. Toss in cooked eggs and sliced green onions. Stir to combine and cook 1 more minute.
  7. Finish and serve: drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle red chili flakes if desired. Stir once more and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture. If rice is clumpy, sprinkle a tablespoon of water before stir-frying. Control heat to avoid burning garlic or steaming rice. Scramble eggs separately for better texture. Adjust soy sauce gradually to avoid oversalting. Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days and reheat best in a skillet with a splash of water or oil.

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