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Jamie Oliver Egg Fried Rice

Jamie Oliver Egg Fried Rice Recipe
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The Jamie Oliver Egg Fried Rice is a stir-fried rice dish where cooked rice is tossed in a hot pan with scrambled eggs, aromatics, and seasoning until lightly toasted and evenly coated.

It focuses on high heat and quick cooking for the best texture.

Ingredients

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Serves 4

  • 3 cups cooked cold rice (preferably day-old)

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil

  • 2 spring onions (sliced)

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Optional:

  • ½ cup peas or diced carrots

  • Pinch white pepper

  • Splash of rice vinegar

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Rice Properly

Use cold, day-old rice straight from the fridge.

Break up any clumps with your hands or a fork.

Cold rice is drier and prevents mushy texture.

Step 2: Scramble the Eggs First

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.

Pour in beaten eggs and scramble gently until just set but still soft.

Remove eggs from the pan and set aside.

Cooking eggs separately prevents overcooking later.

Step 3: Stir-Fry the Aromatics

Add remaining oil to the pan.

Stir-fry garlic and white parts of spring onions for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Avoid burning garlic.

Step 4: Fry the Rice on High Heat

Add rice to the pan.

Spread it out and let it sit briefly before stirring. This helps toast the rice slightly.

Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until heated through and lightly crisp in spots.

Step 5: Combine and Season

Return scrambled eggs to the pan.

Add soy sauce and sesame oil.

Toss everything together quickly and evenly.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Finish with green parts of spring onions.

Serve immediately.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/egg-fried-rice-recipe/