Cantonese-Style Egg Fried Rice with Char Siu Pork
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 & grains ready in about 25 minutes pairs diced into 1/2-inch cubes char siu pork, large eggs, stalks, thinly sliced scallions 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.
Ingredients
- 3 cups, chilled and separated day-old jasmine rice
- 6 oz, diced into 1/2-inch cubes char siu pork
- 3 large eggs
- 3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Beat 3 large eggs in a bowl with 1/4 tsp salt and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cantonese-Style Egg Fried Rice with Char Siu Pork take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Cantonese-Style Egg Fried Rice with Char Siu Pork?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large eggs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Cantonese-Style Egg Fried Rice with Char Siu Pork?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Cantonese-Style Egg Fried Rice with Char Siu Pork for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Cantonese-Style Egg Fried Rice with Char Siu Pork?
Chinese rice & grains like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
