Curried Egg Fried Rice
The Perfect Harmony of Aromatic Curry and Fluffy Eggs: Super Simple Curried Egg Fried Rice
A delightful one-dish meal made quickly with ingredients from your fridge: Curried Egg Fried Rice. The subtle aroma of curry stimulates the appetite, while the fluffy eggs and various vegetables create a savory and rich flavor profile. This recipe is perfect for busy days when you need a nutritious and easy meal. Let’s explore how to make this delicious fried rice!
Ingredients- 1.5 bowls of cold cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 carrot
- 2-3 stalks of green onion (scallions)
- A handful of chives
- 1-1.5 Tbsp curry powder (adjust to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the green onions thoroughly and chop them finely. While typically large green onions are finely minced for fried rice, today we’re using scallions that need to be used up. The unique fragrance of scallions will enhance the flavor of the fried rice.
Step 2
Peel the carrot and dice it into small cubes, similar in size to the chopped green onions. With just the green onions and carrots prepared, you’ll have a great fried rice. However, feel free to add other ingredients you like, such as onions, bell peppers, ham, or bacon, for a more varied taste. Today, we’re aiming for speed and simplicity!
Step 3
Heat a wok or frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Crack the eggs directly into the hot pan without whisking them beforehand.
Step 4
As the eggs begin to cook when they hit the pan, gently stir them with a spatula or chopsticks to continue cooking. Instead of breaking them into very small pieces, aim for slightly larger scrambled egg curds. This will give the fried rice a more pleasant texture.
Step 5
Once the eggs are cooked into fluffy scrambled egg curds, transfer them to a separate bowl. Cooking the eggs separately like this prevents them from clumping together when stir-frying with the rice, ensuring a fluffy texture.
Step 6
Add a little more cooking oil to the same pan. Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry over medium-low heat until fragrant. Stir-frying the green onions sufficiently releases their aroma, which helps eliminate any unwanted smell from the rice and adds a deeper flavor.
Step 7
When the aroma of the green onions starts to rise, add the diced carrots and stir-fry them together. Cooking the carrots until they become slightly translucent will enhance their sweetness, enriching the overall flavor of the fried rice.
Step 8
When the carrots are almost cooked, add the cold cooked rice and break up any clumps with your spatula while stir-frying evenly. It’s important to break up the rice well so that each grain is coated with oil. Continue stir-frying until the grains are well-separated.
Step 9
Once the rice is stir-fried to a fluffy consistency, add the curry powder and mix it in well with the rice while continuing to stir-fry. Adjust the amount of curry powder according to your preference. It’s best to add it gradually and taste as you go, as too much can make it salty.
Step 10
After stir-frying the rice thoroughly to incorporate the curry flavor, add the scrambled eggs that were set aside. Gently mix them in and stir-fry for another moment, ensuring the eggs are evenly distributed amongst the rice.
Step 11
Finally, add the washed and chopped chives and mix quickly. Chives cook very fast and can become mushy and lose their flavor if overcooked. It’s best to add them just before turning off the heat or let them cook with the residual heat of the pan. The crisp texture and fresh aroma of the chives will complete the dish beautifully.
Step 12
And there you have it – your quickly and easily made Curried Egg Fried Rice! Enjoy the delicious combination of aromatic curry, tender eggs, and crisp vegetables. It makes for a satisfying and hearty meal!
