Easy Egg Fried Rice

Steps

▶ Tap a timecode to jump to roughly that moment in the video.

1. 1
   Crack 5 eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and beat them well until combined.
   ▶ ≈2:12
2. 2
   Slice 3 green onions thinly, keeping whites and greens together.
   ▶ ≈1:52
3. 3
   Heat a large wok or pan over high heat with 2 tbsp oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook for about 30 seconds until starting to set.
   ▶ ≈2:44
4. 4
   Flip the eggs and cook the other side for about 30 seconds until set. Push the cooked eggs to the side of the pan.
   ▶ ≈2:52
5. 5
   Add 2 tbsp more oil to the empty space in the pan and add the 4 cups of cooked rice.
   ▶ ≈3:07
6. 6
   Move the cooked eggs to the top of the rice, break them into smaller pieces, and stir-fry everything together for about 2 minutes until well combined.
   ▶ ≈3:13
7. 7
   Pour 2.5 tbsp soy sauce around the edge of the wok and let it sizzle for about 20 seconds to develop aroma and umami flavor.
   ▶ ≈3:35
8. 8
   Continue stir-frying for about 2 more minutes to combine everything. Optionally add a pinch of MSG for extra depth.
   ▶ ≈3:50
9. 9
   Taste the fried rice and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Add the sliced green onions and 2 tsp sesame oil (optional), then give it a final toss.
   ▶ ≈4:10
10. 10
    Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy.
    ▶ ≈4:25