Finished dish photo of Cabbage Egg Fried Rice

Cabbage Egg Fried Rice

Egg fried rice is the most common household dish, with endless variations and flavors unique to each family. Cabbage, which Northerners also call big-headed cabbage, is available all year round. Leftover rice works best, and frying it with lard makes it even better.

Ingredients

Eggs2
CabbageAs needed
Rice1 bowl
SaltAs needed
Oyster SauceAs needed
Chopped Green OnionsAs needed
Garlic ClovesAs needed
Peanut Oil (or Lard)As needed

Steps

1

First, chop the green onions and garlic, and shred the cabbage.

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2

Beat 2 eggs until mixed.

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3

Add an appropriate amount of peanut oil to the pan, fry the eggs until cooked, and set aside.

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4

Add a small amount of peanut oil to the pan again, heat until the oil is hot, and add chopped green onions and garlic to stir-fry until fragrant.

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5

Add shredded cabbage and stir-fry until it changes color and softens. Add an appropriate amount of oyster sauce and stir well.

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6

Add the rice and stir-fry evenly.

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7

Return the eggs to the pan, reduce to medium-low heat, and continue stir-frying until the rice grains are fully separated and distinct. Break up the eggs, add appropriate salt, and stir evenly.

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8

Only well-stirred egg fried rice will have a great aroma.

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Cooking Tips

If your wrist feels sore from stir-frying egg fried rice, it means you're one step closer to mastering the art of cooking.