Eggs Over Easy, Rice Over Everything
Savory Onion and Egg Fried Rice for Dinner
30 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerChineseGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-free
Herb's take
This dish channels Chinese home-cooking, transforming humble rice, onion, and eggs into a comforting fried rice that's far greater than the sum of its parts. You'll learn why a hot pan, patience with onions, and proper seasoning make all the difference.
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is deeply golden and beginning to caramelize, about 7-10 minutes.
- 02Sprinkle the sugar over the onions and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring, until the onions are sticky and sweet.
- 03Push onion to the edges of the pan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the center. Crack in the eggs. Scramble gently until just set but slightly runny, about 1 minute.
- 04Add the cooked, cooled rice to the pan. Break up clumps with your spatula and toss everything together, mixing thoroughly with the eggs and onions.
- 05Increase heat to high. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is hot and a few grains are crisping on the bottom. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 06Drizzle the white vinegar over the rice and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 07Serve immediately, with another grind of black pepper if you like.
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