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Spicy Egg Fried Rice Recipe

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A vibrant and flavorful Spicy Egg Fried Rice recipe featuring fluffy jasmine or basmati rice stir-fried with scrambled eggs, fresh vegetables, and a harmonious blend of savory sauces and spices. Perfect as a quick, satisfying meal with a delightful balance of heat and umami.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 250 g jasmine rice or basmati rice (or 750 g cooked and cooled rice)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 1 medium carrot (small diced)
  • 200 g frozen peas
  • 4 spring onions (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 red chili (sliced)

Sauces & Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper or white pepper
  • 2 tbsp all purpose soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • ½ tbsp mirin

Garnish

  • Chopped chives, sliced spring onion, or red chillies

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice: Wash the rice with running cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Cook the rice: Place rice in a pan with plenty of cold water, bring to a boil, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender but not mushy.
  3. Drain and cool: Drain rice using a fine sieve, rinse under running cold water to stop the cooking process, and let it drain for 5 minutes.
  4. Chill the rice: Spread the rice on a tray and refrigerate for one hour or freeze for 20 minutes until thoroughly chilled to help separate grains for frying.
  5. Fluff rice: Break apart chilled rice using a fork or lightly dampened fingertips to avoid clumps during frying.
  6. Scramble eggs: Heat a large wok on high heat, add butter, and once slightly browned, add beaten eggs and quickly scramble; set aside.
  7. Cook vegetables: Reduce heat to medium, add vegetable or peanut oil to the wok, then stir-fry diced carrots for 2 minutes.
  8. Add aromatics and vegetables: Toss in frozen peas, garlic, spring onions, and red chili, stir-frying for another minute to develop flavors.
  9. Stir-fry rice: Increase heat to high, add half the rice and stir-fry for one minute, then add the remaining rice and stir-fry for two more minutes to heat through and combine ingredients.
  10. Add sauces and seasoning: Mix in sesame oil, salt, freshly ground pepper, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin, stirring quickly to evenly coat the rice.
  11. Combine eggs and finish: Return scrambled eggs to the wok, stir-fry everything for another minute to blend flavors thoroughly.
  12. Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped chives, spring onions, or red chillies, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chilling the rice before stir-frying is crucial to prevent clumping and achieve a fluffy texture.
  • You can substitute frozen peas with fresh peas or mixed vegetables based on preference.
  • Adjust the amount of red chili for desired spiciness.
  • Using day-old cooked rice is an excellent alternative to freshly cooked chilled rice for better results.
  • Mirin adds a subtle sweetness and depth but can be omitted if unavailable.

Keywords: spicy egg fried rice, Asian fried rice, easy fried rice recipe, vegetable fried rice, egg fried rice with chili, sesame oil fried rice

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