Wok-Fired Golden Egg Rice
Dim Sim LimWok-Fired Golden Egg Rice
Ingredients
For the Golden Egg Rice
- 4 cups day-old jasmine rice, cold, separated
- 6 large eggs, yolks separated from whites, whites lightly beaten
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced with a cleaver
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 4 green onions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, green tops reserved for garnish
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, Lee Kum Kee brand, of course!
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, for color and depth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, Lee Kum Kee brand, the good stuff!
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG, aka 'Yum Yum', for that extra kick!
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed for wok
For the Garnish (Optional, but highly recommended!)
- 1/4 cup green onion greens, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon crispy chili oil, or more, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get that rice ready! Take your cold, day-old jasmine rice and gently break it up with your hands or a fork. We want every grain separated, no clumps allowed! This is crucial for that perfect wok-fried texture. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Now, the golden secret! In a large bowl, combine your separated egg yolks with the cold rice. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Mix vigorously with your hands, ensuring every single grain of rice is coated in that beautiful yellow yolk. This is what gives us that signature 'golden' color and prevents sticking. Boom! Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Time to prep our aromatics! With your trusty cleaver, finely mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice the white and light green parts of the green onions. Keep the dark green tops separate for our glorious garnish later. Precision, people, precision!
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Let's build our sauce! In a small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, and the 'Yum Yum' (MSG). This is our flavor bomb, ready to deploy! Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Wok time, baby! Heat your wok over MAXIMUM heat until it's smoking. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the entire surface. We need that wok screaming hot for true wok hei!
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour in your lightly beaten egg whites. Let them set for about 15-20 seconds, then scramble them quickly with your metal spatula until just cooked through and fluffy. Remove the egg whites from the wok and set aside. Don't overcook them!
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add another 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the hot wok. Immediately add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white and light green parts of the green onions. Stir-fry rapidly for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't let them burn!
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Now, the star of the show! Add your golden yolk-coated rice to the wok. Press the rice down with your spatula, then toss and stir-fry vigorously. Keep that rice moving! We're aiming for every grain to get kissed by that high heat. Continue for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any remaining clumps and ensuring even cooking. Hear that sizzle? That's the sound of deliciousness!
⏱️ 4 min
- 9
Push the rice to one side of the wok. Pour your prepared sauce mixture into the empty space. Let it bubble for a few seconds, then quickly toss and fold the rice into the sauce, ensuring every grain is beautifully coated. This is where the magic happens!
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Add the cooked egg whites back into the wok. Toss everything together for another 1-2 minutes, making sure it's all heated through and perfectly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed – maybe a little more 'Yum Yum' for good measure? Woo!
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Serve it up, hot and fresh, into your favorite bowls! Garnish generously with the reserved sliced green onion greens, a drizzle of crispy chili oil for that extra punch, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. This, my friends, is Wok-Fired Golden Egg Rice, Wolf of Wok Street style! 10 out of 10! Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Dim Sim LimWok-Fired Golden Egg Rice
For the Golden Egg Rice
- 4 cups day-old jasmine rice, cold, separated
- 6 large eggs, yolks separated from whites, whites lightly beaten
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced with a cleaver
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 4 green onions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, green tops reserved for garnish
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, Lee Kum Kee brand, of course!
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, for color and depth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, Lee Kum Kee brand, the good stuff!
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG, aka 'Yum Yum', for that extra kick!
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed for wok
For the Garnish (Optional, but highly recommended!)
- 1/4 cup green onion greens, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon crispy chili oil, or more, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get that rice ready! Take your cold, day-old jasmine rice and gently break it up with your hands or a fork. We want every grain separated, no clumps allowed! This is crucial for that perfect wok-fried texture. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Now, the golden secret! In a large bowl, combine your separated egg yolks with the cold rice. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Mix vigorously with your hands, ensuring every single grain of rice is coated in that beautiful yellow yolk. This is what gives us that signature 'golden' color and prevents sticking. Boom! Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Time to prep our aromatics! With your trusty cleaver, finely mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice the white and light green parts of the green onions. Keep the dark green tops separate for our glorious garnish later. Precision, people, precision!
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Let's build our sauce! In a small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, and the 'Yum Yum' (MSG). This is our flavor bomb, ready to deploy! Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Wok time, baby! Heat your wok over MAXIMUM heat until it's smoking. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the entire surface. We need that wok screaming hot for true wok hei!
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour in your lightly beaten egg whites. Let them set for about 15-20 seconds, then scramble them quickly with your metal spatula until just cooked through and fluffy. Remove the egg whites from the wok and set aside. Don't overcook them!
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add another 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the hot wok. Immediately add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white and light green parts of the green onions. Stir-fry rapidly for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't let them burn!
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Now, the star of the show! Add your golden yolk-coated rice to the wok. Press the rice down with your spatula, then toss and stir-fry vigorously. Keep that rice moving! We're aiming for every grain to get kissed by that high heat. Continue for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any remaining clumps and ensuring even cooking. Hear that sizzle? That's the sound of deliciousness!
⏱️ 4 min - 9
Push the rice to one side of the wok. Pour your prepared sauce mixture into the empty space. Let it bubble for a few seconds, then quickly toss and fold the rice into the sauce, ensuring every grain is beautifully coated. This is where the magic happens!
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Add the cooked egg whites back into the wok. Toss everything together for another 1-2 minutes, making sure it's all heated through and perfectly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed – maybe a little more 'Yum Yum' for good measure? Woo!
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Serve it up, hot and fresh, into your favorite bowls! Garnish generously with the reserved sliced green onion greens, a drizzle of crispy chili oil for that extra punch, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. This, my friends, is Wok-Fired Golden Egg Rice, Wolf of Wok Street style! 10 out of 10! Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min