Turn leftover rice into a delicious meal with this easy soy sauce egg fried rice recipe! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this homemade fried rice is packed with fluffy eggs, savory soy sauce, and fresh green onions.
The secret is coating the leftover rice with beaten egg before stir-frying. This simple trick gives the rice a beautiful golden color and delicious flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or a budget-friendly family meal!
Easy Soy Sauce Egg Fried Rice
This easy soy sauce egg fried rice transforms leftover rice into a delicious meal with fluffy eggs, savory soy sauce, and fresh green onions. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Method
- Crack 1 egg into a bowl and beat well. Set aside.
- Place 360g of leftover cooked rice in a large bowl. Use a spoon to break up any clumps.
- Pour the beaten egg over the rice and mix thoroughly until every grain is evenly coated with egg.
- Crack the remaining 2 eggs into another bowl. Add a pinch of salt and beat until well combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and stir quickly with a wooden or silicone spatula until they form small, soft pieces.
- Add the egg-coated rice to the skillet. Stir-fry over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, breaking up any remaining clumps.
- Add 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce and stir well. Add 1/2 teaspoon of dark soy sauce for a deeper color, if desired.
- Taste and season with additional salt if needed. Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry for another minute.
- Turn off the heat, transfer the fried rice to a serving plate, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Estimated nutrition per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
| Calories | 445 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 1,100 mg |
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Tips for Perfect Egg Fried Rice
- Use cold leftover rice. Refrigerated rice works best because the grains are firmer and less sticky, making it easier to achieve fluffy, separated fried rice.
- Coat the rice with egg first. Mixing one beaten egg into the rice before frying helps give the grains a beautiful golden color.
- Keep the rice moving. Stir-fry over medium heat to heat the rice evenly and prevent sticking.
- Adjust the soy sauce. Light soy sauce adds savory flavor, while dark soy sauce gives the rice a richer color. Dark soy sauce is optional.
- Add green onions last. This keeps their fresh flavor and beautiful green color.