Finished lighter Singaporean Salted Egg Fried Rice in its familiar home-style presentation

A lower-calorie way to make Salted Egg Fried Rice

Salted Egg Fried Rice: dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat; rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick

Salted Egg Fried Rice: dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat. cooked brown rice, salted egg yolks, prawns, peas, spring onions. rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick.. This measured Singaporean recipe serves eight at about 420 kcal per portion.

420 kcalestimated/serving
189 kcal · 31%less than reference
65 minprep to plate
8 servingsrecipe yield

Salted Egg Fried Rice should remain recognisable after it is lightened. dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat. cooked brown rice, prawns, garlic. rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. peas, spring onions, garlic, chilli, rapeseed oil. rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat.

The change that makes it lighterdry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat; 24 g oil for eight portions; rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick.

What changes—and what stays

From a restaurant portion with unmeasured oil and sides often reaches 600–800 kcal to 420 calories

dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat; 24 g oil for eight portions; rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. peas, spring onions, garlic, chilli, rapeseed oil. rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat.

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Core methodMore added fat or a heavier proportiondry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat; 24 g oil for eight portions; rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick.peas, spring onions, garlic, chilli, rapeseed oil. rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat.

How the flavor stays

peas, spring onions, garlic, chilli, rapeseed oil. rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat.

A cost rule that survives inflation

cooked brown rice, salted egg yolks, prawns, chilli, rapeseed oil. dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat. Salted Egg Fried Rice.

Ingredients for 8

Measure first; timing is part of how this recipe uses less fat.

Salted Egg Fried Rice: dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat: cooked brown rice, salted egg yolks, prawns. Measure and prepare them so they cook evenly.
  • 800 gcooked brown rice
  • 8salted egg yolks
  • 350 gprawns
  • 250 gpeas
  • 180 gspring onions
  • 100 ggarlic
  • 8 gchilli
  • 24 grapeseed oil

Method

Each step includes heat, a visible cue, and a recovery.

Salted Egg Fried Rice: dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat: cooked brown rice, salted egg yolks, prawns. Measure and prepare them so they cook evenly.
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Step 1 · follow the visible cue

Prepare the measured ingredients

dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat: cooked brown rice, salted egg yolks, prawns. Measure and prepare them so they cook evenly.

Look for: cooked brown rice, salted egg yolks, prawns: rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. They should be evenly sized and free of excess surface moisture.

Salted Egg Fried Rice: peas, spring onions, garlic: rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. Combine them in the order that builds flavour without scorching.
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Step 2 · follow the visible cue

Build the defining flavour

peas, spring onions, garlic: rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. Combine them in the order that builds flavour without scorching.

Look for: peas, spring onions, garlic: dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat. Look for rounded aromas with no burnt specks or separated oil.

Salted Egg Fried Rice: Salted Egg Fried Rice — dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat; chilli, rapeseed oil. Add them while controlling heat and moisture.
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Step 3 · follow the visible cue

Cook with controlled heat

Salted Egg Fried Rice — dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat; chilli, rapeseed oil. Add them while controlling heat and moisture.

Look for: rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick; chilli, rapeseed oil, Salted Egg Fried Rice. The final accents should remain visible and balanced.

Salted Egg Fried Rice: rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. Rest briefly, make one final texture check, and divide Salted Egg Fried Rice into eight portions.
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Step 4 · follow the visible cue

Finish and verify the texture

rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. Rest briefly, make one final texture check, and divide Salted Egg Fried Rice into eight portions.

Look for: Salted Egg Fried Rice: dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat; rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick. No unwanted water or fat should pool at the edge.

Measured ingredients and four visible cooking stages for Salted Egg Fried Rice
AI-generated instructional imagery; it is not evidence of a physical kitchen test.

Calories at the same serving size

a restaurant portion with unmeasured oil and sides often reaches 600–800 kcal609 kcal
This recipe420 kcal

189 kcal · 31% lower estimated

The estimate uses the listed ingredients divided into 8 servings. Brand labels, trimming, and the amount left in the pan can change the result.

420 kcalCalories
35gProtein
42gCarbs
13gFat

Keep the leftovers in the same spirit

Cool Salted Egg Fried Rice promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 days. Reheat only the needed portion until piping hot, keeping crisp or fresh parts separate.

Cool Salted Egg Fried Rice promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 days. Reheat only the needed portion until piping hot, keeping crisp or fresh parts separate.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare Salted Egg Fried Rice ahead?

Yes. Prepare and chill the base in advance, but complete the final cooking, crisping, or dressing close to serving so the intended texture is preserved. Cool Salted Egg Fried Rice promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 days. Reheat only the needed portion until piping hot, keeping crisp or fresh parts separate.

Does the calorie estimate for Salted Egg Fried Rice include sides?

No. It covers one of eight portions made from the listed measured ingredients; drinks, bread, rice, sauces, and other sides are counted separately. dry-toast crumbled yolk until foamy, then toss cold rice and prawns over high heat; 24 g oil for eight portions; rice grains are separate and evenly coated without an oil slick..

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Ingredients
  • cooked brown rice800 g
  • salted egg yolks8
  • prawns350 g
  • peas250 g
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Published and last reviewed: August 25, 2026

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