This quick and easy Chinese-style fried rice is a comforting weeknight staple that transforms simple pantry staples into a flavorful meal. Using minute rice for speed, this dish achieves the perfect balance of savory soy sauce, rich butter, and fluffy scrambled eggs. The onions add a subtle sweetness and aromatic depth, while the quick sautéing process ensures the rice grains remain distinct and slightly toasted. It is an ideal vegetarian side dish or light main course when you need dinner on the table in under thirty minutes. The result is a warm, satisfying plate of food with a beautiful golden hue and a classic umami flavor profile that pairs wonderfully with almost any protein or vegetable stir-fry.
Chinese Style Fried Rice
Description
This quick and easy Chinese-style fried rice is a comforting weeknight staple that transforms simple pantry staples into a flavorful meal. Using minute rice for speed, this dish achieves the perfect balance of savory soy sauce, rich butter, and fluffy scrambled eggs. The onions add a subtle sweetness and aromatic depth, while the quick saut&# 195;©ing process ensures the rice grains remain distinct and slightly toasted. It is an ideal vegetarian side dish or light main course when you need dinner on the table in under thirty minutes. The result is a warm, satisfying plate of food with a beautiful golden hue and a classic umami flavor profile that pairs wonderfully with almost any protein or vegetable stir-fry.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
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Stir in the minute rice, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
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While the rice rests, heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
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Crack the egg into the skillet, scramble lightly until just cooked, then remove from the pan and set aside.
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Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the cooked rice.
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Sauté the rice and onion mixture, stirring frequently, until the rice is slightly browned and heated through.
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Return the scrambled egg to the skillet.
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Mix 1/2 cup of water with 3 tablespoons of soy sauce in a small bowl.
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Pour the soy sauce mixture over the rice and egg, stirring to combine evenly.
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Cook for another minute until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is glossy and hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 218.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.8g17%
- Saturated Fat 6.2g31%
- Cholesterol 70.8mg24%
- Sodium 723.6mg31%
- Total Carbohydrate 25.0g9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 5.0g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
