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10-Minute Easy Egg Fried Rice (Only 6 Ingredients!)

If you have eggs and leftover rice, this simple and budget-friendly egg fried rice is your go-to meal! With only 6 ingredients and ready in just 10 minutes, it makes a perfect main dish, side dish, or quick snack. Follow these tips to make it taste just like Chinese takeout!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice cold, day-old ideally
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • 2.5 tablespoons regular soy sauce not dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Instructions

  • Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. If using a wok, let the oil smoke briefly for extra flavor. If using a normal pan, skip the smoking step.
  • Cook the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Stir-fry quickly until the eggs take shape but are still slightly moist.
  • Add the rice: Add the cold, cooked rice to the pan. If the rice is clumped together, break it apart in the pan using a spatula or spoon.
  • Add green onions: Push the rice and eggs to one side of the pan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the empty side, followed by the chopped green onions. Mix the green onions into the rice and eggs.
  • Season the rice: Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil along the edges of the pan. Toss everything together until the rice grains are evenly coated and take on a light brown color.
  • Serve: Remove the fried rice from heat and serve hot. Enjoy while it's fresh and warm!

Notes

Rice: Day-old rice works best as it’s drier and separates easily. Freshly cooked rice may be too moist and clumpy.
Soy sauce: Use regular soy sauce for this recipe; avoid dark soy sauce as it will overpower the dish.
Wok tip: If using a wok, let the oil smoke briefly for that classic smoky takeout flavor.