This Simple Fried Rice Without Eggs is the perfect Friday night fakeaway. It's bursting with flavour & so much healthier than one from the Chinese takeaway! Ready to serve in just 20 minutes!
My daughter is always eyeing up our Chinese takeaway asking to try some, but with a strong peanut and egg allergy I have always said no as I am worried about the cross contamination.
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So I came up with this recipe for simple fried rice without eggs. She absolutely loved it and said that she could not wait to try some more Chinese food like these salt & pepper chip & air fried sweet & sour chicken. (I better get back in that kitchen…).
If you like Indian takeaway food too you will love this Keema Rice recipe that I created too!
I had heard of using tofu as a scrambled egg substitute before, so thought I would give it a go and I wasn't disappointed. It crumbled really easily and the texture was almost identical to scrambled egg.
Looking for more ideas to cook with tofu? Check out these 17 Recipes Using Silken Tofu.
The best thing about fried rice, apart from the fact it is ready in just 20 minutes, is that it's so adaptable! You can mix up the protein and veggies and use whatever you have available in the fridge!
I have few other fried rice options too here - Chicken & Shrimp Fried Rice, Hot Dog Fried Rice & Pork Belly Fried Rice.
You can serve this fried rice as a side dish alongside my Chinese style salt and pepper chicken wings, Chinese Crispy Chilli Chicken, stir-fried ginger beef with spring onion or as the main event!
Head a little bit further down the page to find all the alternatives you can use to suit your allergy requirements.
Looking for more dinner ideas? How about my Lemon & Garlic Chicken Tray Bake, Dairy Free Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon or Easy Vegan Mixed Bean Chilli.
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🥘 Ingredients
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- Rice - Cooked, cooled long grain or jasmine rice is what is traditionally used in fried rice, however basmati or wholegrain rice will also work. If you are short on time you can also use a microwave rice.
- Garlic & Ginger - Fresh ginger is best, but the lazy ginger in a jar is a great back up.
- Frozen peas - Such a versatile ingredient and handy to have in the freezer.
- Spring onions - These add a nice, subtle onion flavour.
- Soy sauce - Be mindful of the salt content if you are cooking for young children. You can buy low salt soy sauce like this one.
- King Prawns - If you use frozen cooked prawns, ensure they are fully defrosted before using. You can use raw prawns for this recipe, just make sure they have turned pink and are fully cooked before serving. Cook this gambas pil pil to use up any leftovers.
- Red pepper - You can also use an orange or yellow pepper.
- Tofu - Tofu is made from dried soybeans that are soaked in water, crushed, and boiled and is commonly used as a meat alternative in the vegan world. Texture wise it is amazingly close to scrambled egg when crumbled. I have used silken tofu, as this has the closest resemblance to scrambled eggs. Use any leftover tofu to make this vegan chocolate mousse.
- Sesame oil - This adds an authentic flavour to the rice.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
⚡ Substitutions & How To Make it Allergy Friendly
Allergic to sesame?
Use vegetable oil or olive oil instead.
Allergic to Soya?
Instead of tofu, you could use this Orgran Vegan Easy Egg which uses chickpea flour instead.
Substitute the soy sauce for some coconut aminos - a great alternative!
Allergic to Gluten?
Swap the soy sauce for some Tamari, which is a tasty gluten free soy sauce.
Allergic to Seafood?
Use cooked chicken or pork instead of the king prawns or just leave them out completely.
Make It Vegan
Leave out the king prawns and up to tofu amount a bit. Leave some of the tofu in bigger chunks for some added texture.
⚡Variations
- ✔️ Make It Spicy - Add a sliced red chilli as a garnish on top of the rice or stir through some chopped red chilli when adding the red pepper.
- ✔️ Low salt - If cooking for young children use a low sodium soy sauce like this one.
- ✔️ Veggies - Mix up the vegetables and throw in whatever you have in the fridge! Carrots, broccoli and baby corn work really well.
✏️ How to Make Fried Rice Without Eggs
⬇️ Here you will find an overview of how to make the recipe. For full information on ingredients and quantities please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page ⬇️
Step 1: First, you need to prepare and chop your ingredients so they are all ready to be cooked at the same time, as the dish only takes a few minutes to cook.
Peel and chop the garlic and ginger very finely, dice the pepper into small squares and the spring onions into slanted chunks about 2 inches long - however chop them anyway you like!
Step 2: Pop the peas in a saucepan and boil for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Whilst the peas are cooking, heat the sesame oil into a wok or frying pan.
Step 4: Crumble the tofu in and cook, stirring for approx 1 minute before adding in the cooked rice, garlic, ginger, red pepper and defrosted king prawns. Fry for a few more minutes.
Step 6: Drain the cooked peas and pour into the frying pan with the rice. Add the soy sauce, season well with pepper ( the soy sauce will provide the salt) and then give it a really good stir.
Step 7: Remove from the heat, add the spring onion, stir again and serve.
🤔 Can I Make This Fried Rice With Fresh Rice?
Yes, you can make fried rice with fresh rice. However, it's best to make it with day-old rice as fresh rice will not have the same texture as leftover rice.
Fresh rice is more moist and sticky, so it will tend to clump together when you stir-fry it, whereas day-old rice has a drier, firmer texture.
If you don't have any leftover rice and want to make fried rice, simply cook the rice as per the packet instructions, then spread the cooked, drained rice out on a baking tray letting it cool completely (placing in the fridge if necessary). Once it has come to room temperature you can use the rice.
💡 Top Tips
- ✔️ Use day-old rice. Day-old rice has a drier texture that will stop it from clumping together.
- ✔️ Use the tip of a teaspoon to scrape the skin from and peel the ginger.
- ✔️ Chop the vegetables into small pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
- ✔️ Prep Ingredients Before Cooking. Chop all your vegetables and have your sauce ready before you start cooking. Fried rice cooks quickly, so having everything prepared in advance really helps.
- ✔️ Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary.
- ✔️ Stir-fry the rice over high heat. This will help to give it a crispy texture.
- ✔️ Serve the fried rice immediately. It is best when it is first cooked.
💬 Recipe FAQS
How long can I store fried rice in the fridge?
It is not recommended to reheat cooked rice more than once, so this is a dish best eaten straight away!
Can I make this fried rice vegan?
As there is no egg in this recipe, It's easy to make this fried rice vegan, all you need to do is leave out the king prawns!
Yes, you can use a large frying pan (skillet) or a non-stick pan if you don't have a wok. The key is to have enough space to stir the ingredients easily.
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📖 Recipe
Fried Rice Without Eggs
Ingredients
- 250 grams (1¾ cups) long grain rice day old, leftover, cooked and cooled
- 1 clove Garlic finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ginger finely chopped
- 50 g (⅓ cup) Frozen peas
- 3 Spring onions Sliced into 2-3 inch rounds
- 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 10 cooked King prawns fully defrosted
- ½ medium Red pepper chopped into small squares
- 75 grams (2.6 oz) Silken tofu crumbled into scrambled egg like pieces
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil can be substituted with olive or vegetable oil
- Black pepper to season
Instructions
- Chop your garlic, ginger, spring onion and red pepper as detailed above.
- Put the peas in a saucepan and boil for 5 minutes.
- Whilst the peas are cooking, heat the sesame oil in a saucepan/wok on a medium to high heat.
- Add the crumbled tofu to the wok and stir for a minute.
- Next, add the cooked, cooled rice, garlic, ginger and red pepper to the wok. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked king prawns to the wok and cook for a further 2 minutes, until hot.
- Drain the peas and add to the wok along with the cooked rice.
- Add in the soy sauce, stir well. Sprinkle over the spring onion, season with black pepper and stir again.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old rice. Day-old rice has a drier texture that will stop it from clumping together.
- Use the tip of a teaspoon to scrape the skin from and peel the ginger.
- Chop the vegetables into small pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Prep Ingredients Before Cooking. Chop all your vegetables and have your sauce ready before you start cooking. Fried rice cooks quickly, so having everything prepared in advance really helps.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary.
- Stir-fry the rice over high heat. This will help to give it a crispy texture.
- Serve the fried rice immediately. It is best when it is first cooked.
noah smith says
Delicious and satisfying! Who needs eggs when you have this flavorful fried rice? Perfect for a quick meal anytime!
Lauren Woodger says
Thanks for the lovely comment 🙂
Moz says
Great taste and easy to put together!