Ginger Fried Rice
Fried rice has become a favorite quick meal in our house. With very few ingredients, this simple fried rice is full of flavor and makes a great lunch or dinner (or breakfast, if you're so inclined!).
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: easy dinner, easy, weeknight-friendly, family friendly, fried rice, ginger
Servings: 4
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $3.00
- 1/2 cup Peanut Oil
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Minced Ginger
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cups Thinly Sliced Leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed and dried
- 4 cups Day-Old Cooked Rice, preferably jasmine, at room temperature
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 tsp Sesame Oil
- 4 tsp Soy Sauce
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and brown. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and salt lightly.
Reduce heat under skillet to medium-low and add 2 tablespoons oil and leeks. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very tender but not browned. Season lightly with salt.
Raise heat to medium and add rice. Cook, stirring well, until heated through. Season to taste with salt.
In a nonstick skillet, fry eggs in remaining oil, sunny-side-up, until edges are set but yolk is still runny.
Divide rice among four dishes. Top each with an egg and drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Sprinkle crisped garlic and ginger over everything and serve.