Savory Stir-Fried Rice with Eggs and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A quick and satisfying savory fried rice with fluffy eggs and fresh scallions, ideal for a comforting brunch at home. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cold cooked jasmine rice, large eggs, scallions, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 cold cooked jasmine rice
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Crack 3 large eggs into the wok and scramble gently, cooking for 1-2 minutes until just set but still soft.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cups cold cooked jasmine rice to the wok and break up any clumps with the spatula. Stir-fry the rice with eggs for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions. Toss everything together for another 2 minutes until flavors meld and scallions soften slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot.