Breakfast Fried Rice Recipe
Breakfast Fried Rice Recipe is quick, flavorful and perfect to start your day. It combines fluffy rice, eggs, vegetables and light seasonings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 small carrot diced
- ½ cup peas fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or sesame
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions chopped for garnish
- Optional: cooked bacon ham or sausage
Instructions
Heat the Oil
- Place a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and let it warm for one minute.
Cook the Eggs
- Beat eggs in a bowl. Pour into skillet and scramble quickly. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Onion and Carrot
- Add onion and carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly soft.
Add Peas
- Add peas and continue stir-frying for 2 minutes. Keep vegetables crisp but tender.
Add Rice
- Add day-old rice to skillet. Break up clumps with spatula and mix evenly with vegetables.
Season the Rice
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Stir well to coat all rice evenly.
Add Eggs Back
- Return scrambled eggs to skillet. Mix gently with rice and vegetables until combined.
Optional Protein
- If using bacon, ham, or sausage, add now. Stir-fry for another minute until heated.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the rice. Add extra soy sauce or seasoning if needed.
Garnish and Serve
- Transfer to a plate. Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot for breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
- Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For spicier version, add chili flakes or sriracha.
- Substitute soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free option.
- Add leftover cooked meat or tofu for protein boost.
- Top with sesame seeds for extra texture and taste.