5-Minute Budget Egg Fried Rice
Turn day-old rice into delicious 5-Minute Budget Egg Fried Rice. A quick, cheap, and restaurant-style meal perfect for busy nights, student cooking, or easy family dinners.
Method
- Heat oil in wok or large pan over high heat.
- Add cold rice, break up clumps, and stir-fry 2 minutes.
- Push rice to side, add beaten eggs to empty space.
- Scramble eggs, then mix into rice.
- Add frozen vegetables and soy sauce.
- Toss everything together, garnish with green onions.
This 5-Minute Budget Egg Fried Rice is a quick, affordable, and incredibly satisfying meal made with simple pantry ingredients. Using day-old rice, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a savory soy sauce blend, this recipe delivers authentic restaurant-style flavor at home in minutes.
Perfect for busy weeknights, student meals, or budget-friendly family dinners, this easy egg fried rice recipe transforms leftover rice into a delicious and filling dish. Add vegetables, green onions, or leftover chicken for extra flavor and nutrition.
If you’re looking for a fast, cheap, and tasty fried rice recipe that rivals your favorite takeout, this 5-minute version is a must-try.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 680 mg
Values are estimates based on USDA FoodData Central and vary with brands and portioning.
Chef notes
Day-old refrigerated rice is essential! Fresh rice is too moist and will turn mushy.
Substitutions
- Vegetable oil: Sesame oil for more flavor — Frozen veggies: Fresh vegetables|Soy sauce: Tamari for gluten-free
Serving suggestions
Add leftover rotisserie chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 4 days.
Reheating
Stir-fry in hot pan with a splash of water.
Equipment
- Wok or large pan
- Spatula
Variations
- Kimchi: Add chopped kimchi
- Spam: Add diced spam
- Pineapple: Add pineapple chunks
Why it works
Cold rice has dried out slightly, allowing it to fry and get slightly crispy instead of mushy.
Frequently asked questions
Why cold rice?
Fresh rice is too sticky and moist.
No leftover rice?
Spread fresh rice on baking sheet, refrigerate 1 hour.
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