Ingredients
3 cups cooked and cooled rice (preferably day-old; to yield this amount, start with 1 1/4 cups uncooked brown rice)
1 tablespoon grapeseed or avocado oil
2 lightly beaten large eggs
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons grated ginger
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Thinly sliced scallions for garnishing
Instructions
1-First, begin by heating 1 tablespoon of grapeseed or avocado oil in a large hot pan over high heat. Once the oil is hot, quickly scramble 2 lightly beaten large eggs in the pan and set them aside for later. This step adds a nice protein boost and helps build the dishβs layered flavors.
2-Next, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the same pan, then add 1/2 cup of chopped onions and cook them for 3-4 minutes until they soften, making sure they donβt brown. After that, stir in 2 teaspoons of grated ginger and cook for another 30 seconds to release its aroma.
3-Combining and Finishing the Dish: Now, return the cooked rice and scrambled eggs to the pan and stir everything together evenly. Flatten the rice in the pan and let it sizzle for two 30-second intervals, stirring in between to get that perfect crisp. To wrap it up, drizzle 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil over the rice, letting it soak in while it sizzles before turning off the heat.
4-The total prep time is about 5 minutes, with cooking taking around 10 minutes, so itβs ready in no time. Finally, garnish with thinly sliced scallions and serve it warm, perhaps alongside proteins like chicken, steak, salmon, or shrimp for a complete meal. Keeping the heat high and using a wide pan is essential for that ideal texture.
Last Step:
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π₯ Use day-old rice for better texture and to prevent sogginess.
π³ Keep the pan hot and use a wide pan to cook the rice evenly.
π₯’ Maintain high heat throughout the cooking process for authentic flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian option (omit or replace eggs as needed)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
