Golden Fried Rice

5 from 1 vote

This golden fried rice is my favorite. It's coated with egg yolks and seasoning for that beautiful color, flavor, and texture.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Servings: people

Calories: 381kcal

Author: Tania

In a bowl, break apart the rice using your hands to separate the grains. Mix it with the egg yolks, turmeric, chicken bouillon, sesame oil, white pepper powder, and salt. Set aside.
Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Once hot, add a few generous drizzles of oil. Then, add the sliced Chinese sausage (or a protein of your choice) and cook until cooked through. Remove from the skillet or push to the side.
Add more oil to the pan. Then, stir in the sliced scallions (white parts only) and cook for another 10 seconds. Then, stir in the coated rice and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until the yolks are cooked, stirring. Season with more salt as needed.
Serve with the green parts of the scallions. Enjoy!

To make 3 cups of cooked rice, use about 1.5 cups uncooked.
How to cook rice: For every 1 cup of uncooked rice, use 1 ⅓ cups of water in a rice cooker or on the stovetop for 20 mins.
If you forgot to cook the rice the day before, here's what to do. Cook the rice with less water than usual, for every 1 cup of rice, use 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons of water (instead of the typical 1 ⅓ cups). Once cooked, spread it on a thin, single layer on a sheet pan and refrigerate it uncovered for 2-3 hours.

Substitutions and variations:

Turmeric: The turmeric is primarily for color, so you can omit it if you don't have it on hand.
Protein: Chicken, shrimp, beef, or firm tofu.

Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.