Yangzhou Fried Rice
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Yangzhou Fried Rice

timer 15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Yangzhou Fried Rice

About This Recipe

This delicious and easy-to-make Cucumber Egg Fried Rice is a flavorful twist on classic fried rice, combining fluffy scrambled eggs, crisp cucumbers, aromatic scallions, and savory ham for a satisfying meal. The key to this dish lies in the perfect stir-fry technique—starting with golden scrambled eggs set aside to retain their tenderness, then infusing the wok with fragrant scallions and fresh cucumber for a refreshing crunch. Lightly seasoned with salt, the rice soaks up all the vibrant flavors while staying perfectly fluffy. Finally, the addition of diced ham adds a rich, smoky finish. Quick to prepare and packed with texture, this fried rice is ideal for a speedy weeknight dinner or a creative way to use up leftover rice. A simple yet irresistible dish that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • cooked rice 1 cup cooked
  • eggs 2 large
  • ham 50g diced
The aromatics
  • scallions 2 stalks chopped
  • cucumber 1/2 cup diced
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt 1/2 tsp
  • oil 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Heat the wok, add oil, and pour in the beaten eggs after the oil is hot. Stir-fry the eggs until they are scrambled and set aside.
2
Step 2
Heat the wok, add oil, and stir-fry the chopped scallions after the oil is hot.
3
Step 3
Add diced cucumber and stir-fry. Add an appropriate amount of salt.
4
Step 4
After the cucumber is stir-fried until it becomes translucent, add cooked rice and stir-fry.
5
Step 5
After the rice is stir-fried evenly, pour in the scrambled eggs that were set aside earlier and stir-fry.
6
Step 6
Before serving, add diced ham and stir-fry evenly. Serve and complete.

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