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A bowl of simple egg fried rice with peas, a delicious example of 7-ingredient egg recipes.

7-Ingredient Egg Fried Rice

This recipe makes a simple and quick egg fried rice using only 7 ingredients. It's perfect for a fast meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup uncooked instant rice
For the Fried Rice
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced green beans or peas
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • medium skillet or wok

Method
 

  1. Bring water, soy sauce, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in instant rice and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a medium skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté onions and green beans or peas in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in beaten egg and fry for 2 minutes, scrambling egg while it cooks.
  4. Add cooked rice to egg mixture; mix well. Season with pepper.

Notes

This recipe is a simple base. You can add other vegetables or proteins if you have them on hand.

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