
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.
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.
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.
| Part | Conventional | Lighter | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core method | More added fat or a heavier proportion | 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. |
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.

- 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Calories at the same serving size
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.
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..

- cooked brown rice800 g
- salted egg yolks8
- prawns350 g
- peas250 g
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This editorial recipe uses ingredient-level nutrition estimates and reviewed cooking principles. It is not represented as physically test-cooked, and nutrition is approximate.
- Health Promotion Board Singapore — Energy and Nutrient Composition of Food
- HealthHub Singapore — My Healthy Plate
Published and last reviewed: August 25, 2026
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