Let me guess. You’ve got a rogue half-cup of cold rice in the fridge, one lonely egg, and a bag of frozen peas giving you side-eye. Good news: you’re exactly three minutes away from something warm, savoury, and way better than you thought your Tuesday night would be.🍳🍚
This One-Egg Fried Rice is the culinary equivalent of finding $10 in your jacket pocket. Cheap, comforting, no faffing around—just pantry staples turning into a plate of happiness.
Why This Recipe Is a Weeknight Winner
- 🥚 Uses one egg—no need to commit to a full carton
- 🍚 Puts that sad takeaway rice to noble use
- ⏱️ Done faster than your delivery app can say “ETA 40 minutes”
- 🌽 Comfort food with actual veg (bonus!)
- 🧼 Less mess = more couch time
Ingredients (Serves: 1 hungry human)
- ½ cup leftover cooked rice (cold is best!)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup frozen peas and corn mix
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Spring onion (optional, but makes you look like you tried)
👉 No rice? Microwave some fresh and let it cool for a bit so it’s not clumpy. Or… live your best clumpy life. I’m not judging.
How to Make It
- Heat a pan until hot—not warm, not shy, we want it sizzling. A non-stick one is ideal here.
- Crack the egg straight in, scramble it quickly with a spatula, and let it cook until just set.
- Add the rice and frozen veg. Stir-fry like you mean it. Break up any clumps and get everything hot and toasty.
- Splash in the soy sauce. Watch it all come together in salty, golden-brown glory.
- Top with chopped spring onion if using. If not, tell yourself it’s rustic.
Optional Power-Ups
Feeling fancy (or just foraging in your fridge)? Upgrade your fried rice with:
- 🧄 A touch of garlic or ginger for extra zing
- 🐔 Shredded leftover chicken or tofu
- 🌶️ A dash of chilli oil or sriracha for heat
- 🍄 Mushrooms, capsicum, or any veg that needs using
- 🥜 Crushed peanuts for crunch and street food vibes
Why Cold Rice Works Best
Leftover rice gets slightly dried out in the fridge, which is perfect for frying—it won’t turn into a sticky mess. So yes, last night’s takeaway rice is gold dust. Just be sure to reheat it properly and don’t leave it hanging too long in the fridge. (Food safety > food nostalgia.)
More Comfort Dishes That Deserve a Gold Star
- Tuna Rice Bowl with Mayo & Corn – warm, creamy, and ready in seconds
- Microwave Loaded Jacket Potato – big flavour, zero effort
- Quick Mac & Cheese – you already know
Let’s Hear It for the Scraps 👏
This one’s a salute to the small but mighty ingredients we overlook—the single egg, the spoonful of veg, the rice you almost binned. Turns out, they just needed each other.
If you’ve got your own weird but delicious fried rice combos (Vegemite? Pineapple? No judgement here), drop them in the comments!
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Plan4One: Proof that a single egg and leftover rice can still save the day.
