Golden Egg Fried Rice

Name: Golden Egg Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cup cooked white rice; 4 egg yolks; 1/2 cup choy sum stems; 1 scallion; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp Shaoxing wine; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/8 tsp turmeric

Golden Egg Fried Rice is a simple Chinese-style fried rice dish where every grain is coated in rich egg yolk for its signature color and silky texture. Fast, savory, and deeply satisfying, it is perfect for using up leftover rice in under 20 minutes.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time5 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

cooked white rice
2 cup
egg yolks
4
choy sum stems
0.5 cup
scallion
1
vegetable oil
3 tbsp
Shaoxing wine
1 tsp
sesame oil
0.5 tsp
sea salt
0.5 tsp
white pepper
0.3 tsp
turmeric
0.1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the cooked rice in a medium bowl and break up any clumps with your hands or a fork. Add the egg yolks, sea salt, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, sesame oil, and turmeric, if using. Mix thoroughly until each grain is evenly coated and the rice turns a uniform golden color.

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot and just starting to smoke. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.

Add the seasoned rice to the wok and stir-fry constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, pressing out any remaining lumps. Add the chopped choy sum stems and continue stir-frying until the rice feels dry, separate, and lightly bouncy in the pan.

Taste and adjust with a small pinch of extra salt if needed. Stir in the sliced scallion, toss once more, and serve immediately while hot.

Chef's Tips

Day-old cold rice works best because it stays separate and fries up with a better texture. If you cannot find choy sum stems, use chopped bok choy stems or green beans. Avoid overcrowding the pan or the rice will steam instead of fry.