Cơm Chiên
Fried Rice
Fragrant rice stir-fried with eggs, vegetables, and choice of meat or seafood, seasoned with soy sauce and fish sauce.
Other variations:
Cơm chiên dương châu, Cơm chiên hải sản, Cơm chiên trứng, Cơm chiên gà, Cơm chiên bò
Category
Stir-Fried Dish
Region
Popular Nationwide
Preparation Time
29 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
About this recipe
Cơm Chiên is a quick and versatile Vietnamese fried rice dish, enjoyed as a main meal or side. It’s a popular way to use leftover rice, with countless variations depending on available ingredients.
Ingredients List
500 g cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old) 2 eggs 200 g shrimp or chicken (diced) 1 carrot (diced) 50 g peas 2 scallions (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tbsp oil
Materials & Tools
Wok or large frying pan mixing bowls knife and chopping board spatula
Preparation steps
Total Time :
29 min
Active Time :
29 min
Cooking Time
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Fry Garlic
Heat oil, fry garlic until fragrant.
2 min
Cook Protein
Add shrimp or chicken, cook through.
5 min
Scramble Eggs
Push to side, scramble eggs.
5 min
Add Veggies
Add carrot, peas, stir briefly.
5 min
Add Rice
Stir-fry rice, break clumps, heat through.
10 min
Season
Add soy, fish sauce, sugar, pepper.
5 min
Garnish
Top with scallions, serve hot.
2 min
Chef’s Tips
Use cold, day-old rice for best texture; cook over high heat to avoid soggy rice.
Serving Suggestions
Cucumber slices, chili sauce, pickled vegetables
Nutritional info
500kcal
18g protein
16g fat
65g carbs
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