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The Egg fried rice recipe is a basic recipe that reminds us why the fried rice is so popular.

I hope you enjoy it; you’re welcome to leave a comment and to try my other fried rice recipes

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups of long-grain rice
• 2 large, lightly beaten eggs
• 2tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 30ml (2 tbsp) groundnut oil
• ¼tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions

Directions

1. Boil a medium pot of salted water
2. Stir in the rice and boil for 10 minutes (until done)
3. Drain the rice and set aside to cool
4. Put the eggs, sesame oil and half the salt in a small bowl, mix with a fork and set aside
5. Heat a wok over a high heat
6. Add groundnut oil and the rice, stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until it is thoroughly heated through
7. Drizzle in the egg and oil mixture and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the eggs have set and the mixture is dry
8. Add the remaining salt and the pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes longer
9. Toss in the spring onions, stir several times and turn to a platter

Happy Cooking