3 tips for better than takeout fried rice

If you're looking for something cozy, quick, and deeply satisfying, egg fried rice might just be the answer. This recipe is mainly for one dish meal instead of in assistant role to other dishes, thus, more eggs, flavor and salt added, you may reduce egg and salt amount if serve as assistant role to other dishes.

🛒 Ingredients

2 eggs
1.5 cups of leftover rice (cooled for a few hours in the fridge is best)
1.5 tbsp oil (olive oil is a healthy choice)
2/3 tsp garlic powder
2/3 tsp salt
(Optional) 1/8 tsp black pepper
(Optional) 1 sprig of green onion – strongly recommended
(Optional) 3/4 cup of vegetables – any kind, thawed if frozen
(Optional) If vegetables don’t include onion, add 2 tbsp onion or shallot, or 1/3 tsp onion powder
(Optional) Other mild protein like shrimp – avoid anything with a strong smell

Note: The amount of rice, vegetables, and protein is flexible. Feel free to adjust based on what you have. Just be sure to taste before adding more salt. If it's too salty, add more rice. If not salty enough, stir in a bit more salt after turning off the heat — taste and adjust slowly.

Egg to Rice Balance

The eggs bring richness and a satisfying texture. Use plenty — but for best flavor balance, keep it to no more than 3 eggs per 1.5 cups of rice.

About Soy Sauce

This recipe skips soy sauce to let the fresh flavor of eggs, rice, and seasonings shine through. If you’re used to soy sauce in fried rice, I encourage you to try this version at least once — it's lighter and brighter in flavor. But if you do miss that familiar umami, feel free to reduce the salt slightly and add a splash of soy sauce instead.

🌟 Wrap-Up

This egg fried rice is comfort food made simple. It’s flexible, fast, and doesn’t require anything fancy — just a few basics and a little love. Make it your own with whatever’s in your fridge, and enjoy it warm and fresh off the pan.

Happy cooking! May your rice be fluffy, your eggs golden, and your bowl satisfying to the last bite.