Egg Fried Rice

Method13 steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Rice

   处理米饭

   Break the rice into small pieces with a spatula beforehand.

   米饭提前用铲子铲成小块

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Breaking it up prevents clumping when it hits the wok.铲碎可以防止下锅后粘连成团
   
2. 2

   Cut the Vegetables

   切配菜

   Slice or cube the ham sausage, carrot, cucumber, and other ingredients as needed.

   火腿肠、胡萝卜、黄瓜等根据需求切片或者块状

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Try to cut them into uniform small cubes so they cook evenly.尽量切成大小一致的小丁，熟得更均匀
   
3. 3

   Prepare Cooked Meat

   准备熟肉

   If you have cooked meat on hand (such as shredded smoked beef, luncheon meat, cured sausage, or braised pork), set it aside — it adds great flavor.

   如果家里有熟肉（如灯影牛肉丝/午餐肉/腊肠/卤肉）准备好味道更佳

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Cooked meat significantly enhances the savory aroma of the fried rice.熟肉能显著提升炒饭的咸香味
   
4. 4

   Separate the Egg

   蛋液分离

   Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat each in a separate large bowl. Do not add salt at this stage.

   将蛋白，蛋黄分开，分别打入一个大碗里，各自搅匀。注意，不要在这一步加盐。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Cooking the whites and yolks separately adds color and visual layers.蛋白蛋黄分开炒可以增加色彩层次感
   
5. 5

   Cook the Egg Whites

   炒蛋白

   Heat the wok over high heat until it smokes, add cooking oil, then pour in the egg whites. Once mostly set, remove and set aside.

   大火热锅，待锅里冒烟放入食用油，放入蛋白，待主体凝固后盛出备用。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Work quickly to keep the egg whites tender and silky.动作要快，保持蛋白的嫩滑
   
6. 6

   Heat the Oil

   热油准备

   If there is enough oil left, add the egg yolks directly. If not, add more cooking oil and heat over high heat until the wok is hot.

   如果油够，则直接放入蛋黄，如果油不够则放入食用油并等其升温到大火热锅

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the egg yolks.确保油温足够高再下蛋黄
   
7. 7

   Cook the Egg Yolks and Vegetables

   炒蛋黄与配菜

   Once the egg yolks are mostly set, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the ham sausage, cooked meat, carrot, cucumber, and other ingredients, and stir-fry for 10 seconds until fragrant.

   待蛋黄主体凝固后，将火调至中小火，倒入火腿肠、熟肉，胡萝卜、黄瓜等备料、翻炒 10 秒钟（到爆香）

   ⏱40 sec

   • 💡 Use medium-low heat to bring out the aroma without burning the vegetables.中小火爆香配菜，防止烧焦
   
8. 8

   Add the Rice

   加入米饭

   Add the egg whites back and stir-fry for 5 seconds, then quickly add the rice and stir-fry over high heat so every grain is coated with egg.

   重新倒入蛋白，翻炒 5s 钟，迅速倒入米饭大火翻炒，为的就是每一粒饭都裹上鸡蛋。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Switch to high heat and stir quickly to coat the grains with egg.此步需转大火，快速翻炒使蛋液裹住米粒
   
9. 9

   Break Up and Stir-Fry

   捣碎翻炒

   While stir-frying, break up any clumps of rice. This step takes a while — keep going until all the rice is broken apart and evenly mixed.

   翻炒过程中将米饭的块状捣碎、这一步过程会比较长、待米饭全部捣碎再翻炒均匀即可

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Be patient — this is the key to achieving perfectly separated grains.要有耐心，这是实现粒粒分明的关键
   
10. 10

    Season

    调味

    Reduce the heat to low and add salt, ground pepper, and light soy sauce.

    调至小火、加盐、胡椒粉、生抽

    ⏱30 sec

    • 💡 Use low heat to prevent the rice from sticking and burning while seasoning.调成小火防止在调味时米饭糊锅
    
11. 11

    Final Stir-Fry

    最后翻炒

    Stir-fry until everything is evenly mixed. When you see the rice grains starting to 'jump' in the wok, it's almost done.

    进一步翻炒均匀，能看到一些米饭在锅里有“跳起来”的时候其实就已经差不多了

    ⏱2 min

    • 💡 Rice 'dancing' means most of the moisture has been cooked off.米饭‘跳舞’说明水分已经基本炒干
    
12. 12

    Add Scallions

    加入葱花

    Finally, add the scallions and stir-fry for 10 seconds.

    最后倒入香葱再翻炒 10s

    ⏱20 sec

    • 💡 Don't overcook the scallions — just until fragrant.葱花不宜久炒，出香味即可
    
13. 13

    Serve

    盛出

    Turn off the heat and serve in a bowl.

    关火、盛入碗中

    ⏱20 sec

    • 💡 Best enjoyed hot.趁热食用口感最佳