The SECRET To Takeaway Egg Fried Rice!

Egg fried rice is one of if not the most ordered item on a chinese takeaway menu. But if you've ever tried to make it at home and wondered why it just wasn't the same, there's a few reasons as to why. I am going to show you how to make egg fried rice just like the takeaway, but for a fraction of the cost.
#eggfriedrice #friedrice #chinesetakeaway
If you want to learn the easy way took rice, watch my video here • How To Cook Rice That ...
To make egg fried rice you will need:
►350g of cold pre cooked rice (either basmati or long grain)
►2 medium sized eggs
►1 tbsp of dark soy sauce
►1 tbsp of light soy sauce
►1/2 tsp of MSG
►A small pinch of salt
►2 tbsp of veg oil
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[@Peachpilled]

Right Adam come here you. I've been watching you since I stumbled across your pancake day video god knows how long back. I was just a broke carer back then, and I really didn't have the gift for cooking due to a strange upbringing but I think I'm in a mushy, sappy mood so I feel compelled to leave a genuine comment as I feel like I've never expressed it, and I know creative validation really can do a lot for the motvation of small creators. Now, I'm someone who's hard to please and I don't believe in flattery so believe I'm genuine when I say this - you are the greatest cooking channel for anyone who actually wants to cook on this whole website. I mean it. The Babishes, Joshua Weissmans and whoever else of the world are great and all, very entertaining but they're not *relatable* or real. They don't show you how to cook, they show you how THEY cook. And that's great and all and again, no hate, but it does grind my gears when they do things like make their own pizza dough in a stand mixer and urge their audience to do the same. Sorry lads but it ain't that simple, we can't all be calinfornian millionaires! But here you are you cheeky, handsome Leicestrian devil you. You don't just say it how it is but SHOW it how it is. Yes, a wok isn't viable for everyone. Yes, an electric hob isn't gonna be ideal for every meal but it's no reason to get on UberEats and spend stupid money on a maccies that's gonna empty your account and make you feel like shit. Furthermore, I have cataclysmic ADHD and I really struggle to follow instructions but your videos have been the only ones to just lay it out plainly and not over-intellecutalise something that doesn't need to be. Thanks for making me a better cook and better yet, showing me how to do it on a budget.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Brother, that's one of the kindest loveliest things anyone has ever said to me, thank you. I'm speechless honestly! I can relate too. I'm currently undiagnosed adhd and potentially autism. I understand you and hear you. The inattentiveness,lack of drive and focus for even basic tasks. Skin picking, emotional disregulation, tiredness, raging at small things like a queue in a shop. The crippling emotional gymnastics over analysing every single interaction and not being able to understand instructions. Don't get me started on my relationship with caffeine! I understand you mate. We're all family here.

[@RitaMeterMaid99]

Lots of us agree with you 💯

[@cherbearTX59]

That is super sweet ❤ sending you hugs.

[@Dreamskater100]

@@Adam_Garratt Adam, you are doing a great job, don't worry. As Peachpilled says, very relatable and different to other cooking channels. Plus you know how much I appreciate your comedy edits & bits! & great tips. (I relate to the undiagnosed autism. Mine is much to do with sensory sensitivity-noise, sounds and light. People. Also, try having de caff more, really for the best.-your heart & BP). Stay well!

[@janelloyd4332]

Thanks Adam for going the extra mile for us, even with a hangover you still put out a video ..bless you. X

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thanks Jane! X

[@jeansmith3367]

Oh that's new to me - putting the soy sauce in to the rice before it's in the pan! Will do that from now on - thanks!

[@maratusa]

I just randomly got choked up, missing your Mogs. Miss him yowling in your videos. ❤

[@Adam_Garratt]

Awww, I miss him too. He was a very vocal boy wasn't he

[@janw1746]

Hi Adam.. great vlog..I add a few drops of toasted sesame towards the end of cooking..😋👍

[@Adam_Garratt]

Awesome. I've seen recipes where they actually fry the rice in sesame oil and i nearly cry🤣 it goes in at the end, just like you said.

[@louisalouisa2292]

Adam I've many illnesses but you cheer my up so much. Have a nice Sunday 👩‍🍳👩‍🍳👩‍🍳

[@Adam_Garratt]

Take care my friend 🤗

[@ameliahayles8754]

Best and easiest recipes 2 follow. Thank you

[@CuriosityP75]

I combined this with your Spam Fried Rice and it turned out great. I didn’t know about adding the soy sauce to the rice first so that’s a great tip. Thank you for your awesome videos!!!

[@lisaray9404]

Hey Adam! Thank you for the video and recipe. A few days ago, I did some meal prepping and made a large amount of rice (for shrimp etouffee). After letting it cool completely down, I put most of it in the freezer. I think it will be perfect for this recipe. I'll give this recipe a try in the next few days. Thank you again! Hope you have a great week! ☺💖🙏🏻

[@Adam_Garratt]

Absolutely! Just don't forget the MSG. It's not the same without it 😋

[@lisaray9404]

@@Adam_Garratt Will do! LOL! I thought I had some Accent in the pantry! I'll see if I can find some on my next shopping trip. I added it my grocery list so I won't for get to pick it up. 🤗

[@lisaray9404]

@@Adam_Garratt I just made the stir-fried rice, my only changes were this: I added in sauteed onions, frozen mixed veggies (corn, carrots, sweet peas, green beans), garlic, diced black forest ham, tamari and teriyaki sauce. I still haven't gotten any Accent, BUT for fun, I sprinkled a tiny bit of nutri-yeast for umami flavor. No lie, it was pretty darned good! BUT I am still going to buy a small container of Accent and give it a try again. Stir-fried rice is always a good option for a quick and tasty meal in our home. Thank you again AND for all that you do! 🤗🌹

[@mr.piechipsandbakedbeans7967]

Great video! Your tips on making egg fried rice like the takeaway were spot on. It's amazing how a few simple tweaks can make such a big difference. Thanks for sharing your secrets! Also, sorry to hear about Scotland's loss in the Euros. Hope the egg fried rice helped lift your spirits a bit! 🍚🇨🇳⚽

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thanks buddy. Yep, I think people imagine it's a complicated secret but really it's easy once you know how. And I've got England playing tonight so hopefully a better result from them

[@jonathangarcia9617]

Awesome .❤🎉. 2:10 .

[@lesreid6247]

Hi mate, didn’t know it was that easy 👍 thanks

[@Adam_Garratt]

Super easy if you follow my steps mate

[@whu58]

Nice one Adam, added peas to my rice and served it with some roasted belly of pork that was marinated with soy sauce/smoked chipolte chilly sauce/honey/corn flour & chucks of red pepper & onion..........that is my tonight`s (England) football meal.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Nice! Glad you enjoyed it. You looking forward to the match? Predictions? I'm thinking 2-0 to England. Bellingham and Kane to score

[@Redsnapper123]

Great video. How come no 5spice this time?

[@Adam_Garratt]

They don't use 5 spice in takeaway egg fried rice. It would ruin it

[@kennethredpath3451]

Love it, great base for so many ingredients, chicken and spring onions for me.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Absolutely

[@Slycockney]

Another superb video Adam, you are most definitely the KZbin chef of the people. The Spam fried rice is indeed the food of Gods. Cheers

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you mate

[@TooLooze]

Didn't learn anything, but enjoyed the video so much I subscribed.

[@cherbearTX59]

Yay!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Welcome aboard!

[@JoJoBizarreGaming]

1:42 Forgive the stupid question but how long do you leave the rice in the fridge for or how long can you leave it in the fridge?

[@Adam_Garratt]

@JoJoBizarreGaming cool it down to room temperature as fast as possible, refrigerate overnight or until it's dried out. You need to remove moisture from the rice that's the key mate

[@junebenson01]

I want peas and onions in mine please 😁

[@mikethedigitaldoctorjarvis]

Yeah,i wondered why there wasn't any spring onion or peas ! it did need a bit of green !

[@Adam_Garratt]

This is a very basic recipe a lot of takeaways use. I nearly did add some spring onion but I couldn't be arsed if I'm honest 🤣

[@neilpickup237]

@@Adam_Garratt Or too hungover more like! 😂

[@mikethedigitaldoctorjarvis]

@@Adam_Garratt Plus,you wasn't feeling at your self inflicted best ! 🤣

[@CatCat-v5g]

Great, quick, easy demonstration! For anyone feeling adventurous, a table spoon of Oyster Sauce in with the soy is a game-changer - gives the finished dish a depth/umami flavour. Addictive stuff! 😊

[@garrymcgeorge8902]

Hi Adam love the video,now i no how to make great Rice just one think what is this MSG ?????

[@Adam_Garratt]

Monosodium glutamate. It's used a lot in chinese takeaway food, but also found naturally in many foods such as parmesan, tomatoes, celery, mushrooms etc. It boosts the savoury flavours in food. It's good stuff

[@jasonveit3823]

MUST add chopped green onions at the end if you want Uncle Rogers approval. Other then that, looks good with the MSG and day old rice - the other two main ingredients

[@Adam_Garratt]

I had them in the fridge as well. My brain just decided nope not gonna do it 🤣

[@jasonveit3823]

@Adam_Garratt lol. In reality mate, each person can make it how they want and you gave EXCELLENT advice of your fried rice. I was just saying if you wanted Uncle Roger's approval, which you don't need because you're a great chef as it is, he would knock you for missing the green onions. To be honest, I don't put them in my fried rice either. Lol. Cheers and have a great day!!!

[@nispen]

Uncle Ruger is a food Nazi

[@dianefisher8646]

Hi Adam great video as usual and I've just ordered some msg salt to try doing egg fried rice.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Nice one!

[@AlexFrew-kv2vg]

That's a pure dead brilliant way to cook egg fried rice, by the way big man.

[@Dreamskater100]

Nice one Adam! I didn't know about the MSG tip, must try it. Love your comedy edit thing you do as usual 5:22 lol!& 4:16- 4:19 📺but the beard on the girl lol! Remember that back in the day, I was so intrigued & mesmerised by it. Fuiyoh! & Thank you! 🥚🥚🍚🥣

[@Adam_Garratt]

Haha the tv testing card. If you look closely you'll see it's actually me 🤣

[@Dreamskater100]

@@Adam_Garratt Omg yes! That's what it's called thanks! Lol, it's you?! I kinda' thought so, brilliant!

[@stevescooking]

Video request Adam “Branston pickle and cheese sandwich” not the chunky, the smooth one. Hope your well bud

[@Adam_Garratt]

All good fella. Hope everything is OK with you and the family

[@cawstongreenway]

Thanks 👍

[@Adam_Garratt]

No problem 👍

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Love me some bacon spam egg fried rice with onions peas and carrots 🥰😘👌🏻❤️👍🏼 can you get bacon spam in the uk ?

[@Adam_Garratt]

I've not seen it here Aunty. I'm guessing it's a bit like the bacon roll though 🤔

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

@@Adam_Garratt probably Adam. There are lots of spam flavours here.

[@johnsing1833]

pretty good basic fried rice.. I like abit of ginger and peas and carrots. Toss in some left over chicken, sausage, hamburger.. Also oyster sauce or oyster flavor sauce is great extra flavor to add to any chinese dish

[@susannordstrom5065]

And sesame oil

[@suewardastrologer]

Definite yes to the MSG and, another secret ingredient, a tiny bit of 5 Spice. It is the key.

[@Redsnapper123]

Yes he added 5 spice on other videos

[@Adam_Garratt]

Its not use in takeaway style egg fried rice. You can add it though it's never not going to be good with it in

[@simon89767]

How long do you have to leave the rice in the fridge for?

[@Adam_Garratt]

Until it's cold and dried out. It should easily crumble in the hands. It doesn't necessarily mean you need to leave it overnight, just that overnight means you can forget about it until the next day. A couple of hours in the fridge should be ok though

[@simon89767]

I’m just noo I’ll

[@jinx2100]

There was a time a few months ago where there was nothing in the house but egg fried rice ingredients. And I had to resort to using rice on the day of cooking. It was indeed full of moistness and misery. Still tasted good tho.

[@jimbojet8728]

Thank you Adam. No peas? Thanks

[@Adam_Garratt]

No, but you can add them if you like mate

[@mikeplatts2603]

I have felt like that more than a few times Adam.

[@NaCreagachaDubha]

Few wee bits of ham, spoon of peas, gorgeous!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Aye 😋

[@davidgiblin4934]

As usual delish

[@graemer3657]

Silly question, why add salt and also MSG. I just use MSG as it contains Sodium anyway?

[@Adam_Garratt]

Salt has more salt. But you can get away without it though

[@mikethedigitaldoctorjarvis]

I want Uncle Roger to see this,that would be great ! good job Adam 😋

[@Dreamskater100]

Yeah, we should all forward this to him or comment about it on his channel. Fuiyoh!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Yes! 🤣

[@Adam_Garratt]

Do it 🤣

[@andrewgordon8859]

Adam as always good stuff because you are a consummate professional and you know your beans and onions 😂😂😂. I would love you to share what you think about my quick hack on homemade fried rice. I get the microwave sealed fried rice packs from Aldi or Lidl. So the rice is already pre cooked and cold. I don't need to cook rice and fridge it overnight. Advantage 😅. I add extra eggs to this rice with msg and Maggi seasoning sauce and thai sweet chilli with pak choi and spring onions dressing with sesame oil 😂🎉🎉🎉. Great for a hangover when you are skint after 15 pints of blackcurrant snakebites 😂😂😂😂

[@Adam_Garratt]

I mean if that's what you like mate, crack on. I'm just not a fan of microwave rice. Tastes like factory to me 🤣. I had to stop drinking snakebites in my 20s because they made me want to fight people! 😅

[@Dreamskater100]

@@Adam_Garratt Lol!

[@Mysfi]

I add chinese five spice and sesame oil (and dark soy sauce) to this. Works wonders.

[@EatingCheese571]

5:49 Like a **** lol. this is me lol.. and to all MSG haters... MSG contains two-thirds less the amount of sodium compared to table salt, MSG is safe when consumed in moderate amounts. MSG is found in virtually all food and, in abundance, in food that is high in protein, including meat, poultry, cheeses, and fish.🙂

[@Adam_Garratt]

Yes! 👆

[@johnthresher259]

I tried this based on one your old vids. I used Lidl packet microwave rice The Horror! (well it is already cooked) It seemed to work ok........

[@sharrontaylor4744]

Adam : had to chuckle when you double checked to make sure it was cooking oil!! My first thought would be- hope he's not using baby oil, considering having 2many beers 🍺🍺🍺 🍻🍻🍻😆😅😄 🇺🇸!

[@Adam_Garratt]

🤣🤣

[@pairoftarts1]

Oooof! Proper tasty :)

[@Adam_Garratt]

You know it 😜

[@snubbedpeer]

Disco salt 😁 I will write that on my little jar of MSG ! 👍

[@Adam_Garratt]

I should trade mark that name 🤣

[@neilpickup237]

It makes you wonder why so many make a right spheroids-up of this dish! Obviously this is the base version, but when/how would you add the optional ingredients? Onion (from the big right down to chives), peas, sweetcorn, (bell) peppers, meat and smal shellfish come to mind. In the case of peas (or sweetcorn), I would probably microwave them fully, drain, and add them at the end, unless of course, someone gave a good reason why you shouldn't. How about a follow up video with various additions?

[@Adam_Garratt]

It's super easy to make. You could add all sorts. I have done a few fried rice videos. I've got some pork and chicken fried rice. I want to do beef next

[@SnugglesPlays]

So that's the reason my egg fried rice has never quite tasted the same as the takeaway stuff. I didn't even know you could buy MSG....is it expensive?

[@Adam_Garratt]

Yep it will be that. It's not expensive, a small bag coste about 3 quid. Most of your Chinese supermarkets sell it or amazon.

[@cherbearTX59]

Morning, friend!!! 🌄 You need a greasy hamburger with jalapenos for that hangover! That's the best cure! 🤣😅

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

That sounds amazing.

[@Adam_Garratt]

I need something! Better now, but tonight it's England v Serbia so it's all going to go wrong again Aunty 🤣

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

@@Adam_Garratt Preload the bedside with water 🌊 😅

[@cherbearTX59]

​@@Adam_Garrattsounds so fun! Have one, or two for old Aunty. Shes old but still likes a good drink! 😂😂😂😂

[@TooLooze]

In USA, "sliders" are the universal cure. Or they might be the cause, but they are essential.

[@40mosher]

Would you not be better getting the rice reheated then dropping the egg in.?

[@Edsecondstocomply]

MSG !!!!! FUIYOH!!!! But uncle roger would say "no scales, do by feeling".

[@SimonDeans-mt9gh]

Adam, I hope you don't get offended by this question. Have you considered getting another cat. I know he was your best pal and can never be replaced . We all miss the little fella .

[@Adam_Garratt]

Funny enough I have thought about it. I'm still unsure but it's been on my mind. I've thought about getting a rat, a dog, mice, ferret, monkey, rabbits, guinea pigs all sorts 🤣🤣🤣. I love animals

[@Lindapevs]

fuiyoh!!! At what point do you add the robinsons? 😂❤❤

[@Adam_Garratt]

Ah you noticed the squash! Haha. I just put crap anywhere cos firstly adhd brain doesn't organise stuff, plus I have hardly any extra kitchen space. I need more cabinets the lob stuff in🤣

[@Lindapevs]

@@Adam_Garratt I organise eff all 😂

[@JohnNathanShopper]

Adam!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Hello mate!

[@bazza252]

Long grain rice and AAA Jasmine rice 3 cups long grain and 1 cup AAA Jasmine rice do it in a rice cooker

[@user-mh5xq3ik9u]

This is hilarious! Ha. Lmfao! Hahahahah😂

[@SweetTinaB]

Looks yummy, need to find some msg from somewhere. Hope the hangover is gone ❤

[@Adam_Garratt]

Amazon sell it Tina. And I'm also hungover again because of the England game last night 🤣🤣

[@SweetTinaB]

@@Adam_Garratt lol, sorry no sympathy for self inflicted pain. I recommend lucosade and some paracetamol x

[@royalhideaway32]

Add spring onions and hot pepper😂

[@Adam_Garratt]

Yep, you can do that

[@SagaLarton]

I was watching too. We had a lorry load of beers and Larger in., and Wines, Rum , Vodka and Gins. A Chinese feast too. Drank for 4 days! 😵‍💫🥴 Now I am🤢🤢 I began to cook the Rice following your steps, but collapsed half way through and fell on my face 🤕 and almost set the kitchen on fire!!!! F....k I am still legless , my husband typed this for me. He can hold his drink better...

[@Adam_Garratt]

🤣🤣🤣

[@simonsackett]

I got so annoyed with my electric hob not being hot enough for a wok that I now use a camping gas cooker on the kitchen table for fried rice and chow mein. Hot as the devil's knacker bag, it is. Edit: I honestly paused the video, wrote this and posted it just seconds before you said 'Hotter than the devil's arse crack'! Unbelievable 🤣 Edit 2: Add a half teaspoon of sugar into the rice too. You can thank me later if you like.

[@Adam_Garratt]

🤣🤣🤣 great minds!

[@Trooper_Ish]

The secret? 🤞🤞 please be MSG.... 🤞 🤞

[@Adam_Garratt]

Fuiyoh! 😉

[@marianmcgee1421]

I love fried rice .I don't eat eggs .the way you made it .would it taste just as nice .with no eggs.i hate eggs.🇨🇮👍

[@Adam_Garratt]

You can make it eggless. Maybe add some other veg, meat instead

[@ooinvsaoo]

What MANIAC spends over $1000 in, in his words “useless kitchen knives” sorry, venting about the ad…

[@Adam_Garratt]

Oh sorry lol I don't see the ads. 🤣

[@JDzWORLD]

uhhhh if you say so

[@Adam_Garratt]

Yep

[@mikesweeney1827]

The secret to all Asian food is MSG 👍🏻

[@Adam_Garratt]

It's brilliant stuff