Description
Schezwan fried rice with eggs is a mouthwatering dish that brings together the bold flavors of Schezwan cuisine with the comforting familiarity of fried rice. Here’s how you can make it:
Start by gathering your ingredients. You’ll need cooked rice (preferably leftover and cooled), eggs, Schezwan sauce, vegetables like bell peppers, onions, carrots, and cabbage, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and oil (sesame oil works well for its flavor).
Begin by heating a wok or large pan over high heat. Once hot, add oil and swirl it around to coat the surface evenly.
Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and beat them lightly. Pour the eggs into the hot wok and let them cook undisturbed for a few seconds until they start to set at the edges. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs until they’re cooked through but still moist. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed and toss in minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
Add the chopped vegetables to the wok and stir-fry them on high heat until they’re tender yet still crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Push the vegetables to one side of the wok and pour the Schezwan sauce onto the empty side. Let the sauce heat through for a few seconds, then mix it with the vegetables in the wok.
Add the cooked rice to the wok. Use a spatula to break up any clumps and evenly distribute the rice with the vegetables and sauce. Stir-fry everything together until the rice is well-coated with the Schezwan sauce.
Once the rice is heated through and infused with the flavors of the sauce and vegetables, add the scrambled eggs back to the wok. Gently fold the eggs into the rice mixture until they’re evenly distributed.
Drizzle a bit of soy sauce over the fried rice for extra flavor. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro for freshness and color.
Transfer the Schezwan fried rice with eggs to serving plates or bowls and enjoy it hot as a standalone meal or as a delightful accompaniment to your favorite Indo-Chinese dishes.
