Why is egg fried rice unhealthy?
Why is egg fried rice unhealthy?
Normally egg fried rice is packed with unhealthy calories from tons of cooking oil. However, this healthy version is much better for you and the egg adds protein, vitamins, and nutrients. Eggs can be a great part of a healthy diet and are a good source of protein as well as tons of nutrients.
Do you add egg before or after rice?
Perfect egg fried rice
- Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan on high heat until smoking, then add the rice.
- Add the eggs, and stir furiously so most of the egg is absorbed into the rice, then continue to stir-fry for a couple of minutes until some of the rice has just begun to caramelise and toast.
Can you crack an egg directly into fried rice?
Most recipes for fried rice have you cook the eggs first, remove, chop, cook the rest of the stuff, and then put the eggs back in. I find only one that says to dump beaten eggs in last (with all the mostly cooked ingredients already in the pan).
Can you crack an egg in fried rice?
Crack the eggs into a small bowl and beat them together. Heat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the beaten eggs and scramble them for about a minute.
How do you make fried rice with egg and garlic?
Stir-fry the onions, garlic, and carrots until tender. Make a large well in the center of the pan with the rice. Pour in the whisked eggs and scramble until small curds form. Soy sauce is optional but adds a savory flavor to the rice. Add green peas at the end to retain color and shape.
How do you cook carrots and peas for stir fry?
In a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. Drop peas into boiling water, and drain. Heat wok over high heat. Pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. Crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. Stir in cooked rice. Shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat.
How to cook rice and carrots in a wok?
In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. In a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. Drop peas into boiling water, and drain. Heat wok over high heat.
How to make fried rice with vegetable oil?
Fluff rice with a fork and allow it to cool to room temperature while preparing the other fried rice ingredients. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, once hot add in the rice. Stir-fry the rice to evenly coated with oil, then spread and lightly press around the pan.
