Description
Breakfast fried rice brings leftover rice and morning favorites together in one skillet, turning your tired ingredients into a delicious morning meal that makes breakfast feel like a celebration. Crispy eggs, sizzling bits of bacon, and tender rice create a quick, satisfying dish that starts your day with flavor and fun.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup green onions
- Optional: Sriracha
- Optional: Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Gather a cold batch of day-old rice, ensuring it’s slightly clumped for perfect texture. Chop ½ cup green onions and 1 cup mixed vegetables into small, uniform pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet at medium temperature (375°F). Crack 4 large eggs directly into the pan and scramble until completely cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer eggs to a separate plate.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet. Toss 1 cup mixed vegetables into the pan, sauteing for 3-4 minutes until they become tender but maintain a slight crunch.
- Introduce 3 cups cold rice into the skillet with vegetables. Use a spatula to break apart any rice clusters, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until the rice reaches 165°F and appears evenly heated.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons soy sauce across the rice. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus salt and pepper to your taste. Blend ingredients thoroughly, ensuring each grain gets seasoned.
- Return scrambled eggs to the skillet. Gently fold eggs into the rice mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the dish.
- Incorporate chopped green onions and cook for an additional 1 minute. This final touch adds a bright, fresh flavor and vibrant color to your breakfast fried rice.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture and to prevent sticking, as freshly cooked rice can become mushy.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and a consistent bite throughout the dish.
- Feel free to customize with protein like diced ham, cooked chicken, or tofu to make this breakfast fried rice more substantial.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and check that your seasonings are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg