Chinese
Simple Fried Rice with Onion and Egg
A quick and easy fried rice using leftover rice, onions, and eggs. Perfect for a fast weeknight meal or a hearty breakfast.
About this recipe
Simple Fried Rice with Onion and Egg is a chinese lunch for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around egg and fish, and it takes around 20 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- 2 Egg
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
Equipment
Method
- 1
DiceDice.Cut into even cubes so the pieces cook at the same rate.Glossary → the onion.
~3 min
- 2
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
~1 min
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in the wok over medium-high heat (setting 7/9). Scramble the eggs until just cooked, then remove from wok and set aside.
~2 min
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the wok. Add dicedDice.Cut into even cubes so the pieces cook at the same rate.Glossary → onions and stir-fryStir-fry.Cook small pieces fast over high heat while constantly moving them.Glossary → until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
~3 min
- 5
Add the cooked rice to the wok. Break up any clumps and stir-fryStir-fry.Cook small pieces fast over high heat while constantly moving them.Glossary → for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
~3 min
- 6
Add the scrambled eggs back into the wok. Drizzle with fish sauce. Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
~3 min
- 7
Serve hot.
~1 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Fish sauce
- light soy sauce with a tiny pinch of salt — less funk, still savoury (also the vegetarian swap).
Cook's notes
- Dice the onion before anything heats up so it’s ready when the pan is — a even dice cooks evenly. How to dice an onion →
- Rinse the rice until the water runs (mostly) clear for fluffier, less gummy grains. How to wash & cook rice →
Storage & leftovers
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
Frequently asked
How long does Simple Fried Rice with Onion and Egg take to make? +
Around 20 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: frying pan / wok, gas stove. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Fish sauce → light soy sauce with a tiny pinch of salt — less funk, still savoury (also the vegetarian swap). See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Simple Fried Rice with Onion and Egg ahead of time? +
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
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