Garlic Scallion Egg Fried Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Fluffy fried rice infused with the savory flavors of garlic and scallions, enhanced with scrambled eggs for a satisfying meal. This Chinese-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs day-old cooked jasmine rice, eggs, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, 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 day-old cooked jasmine rice
• 3 large eggs
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 4 stalks, chopped scallions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 3 large beaten eggs and scramble quickly until just set, then transfer to a bowl.
2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry 3 minced garlic cloves and 4 chopped scallions for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cups of day-old cooked jasmine rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with the spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through and starting to brown lightly.
4. Step 4: Return the scrambled eggs to the wok, stirring to combine evenly.
5. Step 5: Season with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Toss well for another minute until the rice is coated and fragrant. Serve hot.