Egg Fried Rice (from Leftover Rice)

Ingredients

• Leftover cooked rice: 2 cups (cold)
• Eggs: 2
• Oil: 1 tbsp
• Onion: 1 small, chopped
• Capsicum or carrot: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
• Green chilli: 1, chopped
• Garlic: 2 cloves, finely chopped
• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 1/4 tsp
• Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
• Spring onion or coriander: to garnish

Method

1. 1
   Step 1

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a karahi on high heat and fry the garlic for 20 seconds.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Add the onion, capsicum or carrot and green chilli and stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes. Keep the vegetables slightly crunchy.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Push the vegetables to one side, crack the eggs into the empty space and scramble for 1 minute.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Add the cold rice and break up any lumps with your hand or a spoon.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Add soy sauce, salt and black pepper and toss on high heat for 3-4 minutes until the rice is hot and the grains are separate.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Garnish with spring onion or coriander and serve hot.

Storage

Fridge for 1 day. Sprinkle 1-2 tbsp water when reheating.