Burmese Breakfast Fried Rice

Wake up your taste buds with Burmese Breakfast Fried Rice, a vibrant and flavorful dish that redefines your morning routine. This quick and easy recipe features fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried with golden turmeric, savory fish sauce, and soy sauce, creating the perfect balance of aromatic spices. Soft scrambled eggs, crispy shallots, and a burst of freshness from chopped spring onions elevate the texture and flavor, while optional fried shallots and chili flakes add a tantalizing crunch and heat. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this breakfast classic is the perfect harmony of rich, zesty, and savory. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal way to transform leftover rice into a crowd-pleasing, wholesome meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 stalks spring onions (green parts only), chopped
• 2 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 lime fresh lime wedges
• 2 tablespoons fried shallots (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoons chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the shallots and sauté until they are softened and golden, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and turmeric powder, cooking for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Push the shallot mixture to one side of the skillet and pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil on the other side.

Step 5

Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble lightly until just cooked through.

Step 6

Add the cold cooked jasmine rice to the skillet. Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice and stir well to combine with the eggs and aromatics.

Step 7

Drizzle the fish sauce and soy sauce over the rice and toss until the rice is evenly coated and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Fold in the chopped spring onions and cook for another minute.

Step 9

Transfer the fried rice to a serving dish and garnish with optional fried shallots and chili flakes, if desired.

Step 10

Serve with fresh lime wedges on the side for a burst of citrusy flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	971.6 grams (971.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1504

Total Fat 45.20g	58%
Saturated Fat 9.00g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 2003mg	87%
Total Carbohydrate 237.90g	87%
Dietary Fiber 7.20g	26%
Total Sugars 6.60g
Protein 34.30g	69%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 181mg	14%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 757mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.2%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 63.6%