Cantonese-Style Egg Fried Rice with Char Siu Pork

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Fragrant egg fried rice tossed with diced sweet and savory char siu pork, scallions, and a touch of soy for a satisfying Cantonese comfort dish. This Chinese-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs day-old jasmine rice, char siu pork, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Beat 3 large eggs in a bowl with 1/4 tsp salt and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering, then add the beaten eggs and scramble quickly for 30 seconds until just set but still soft; remove eggs from wok and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok and stir-fry 6 oz diced char siu pork for 1-2 minutes until edges start to caramelize.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 cups chilled jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through and grains are separate.
  5. Step 5: Return the scrambled eggs to the wok, add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 3 stalks thinly sliced scallions; toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until evenly combined and fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.

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