Fried Rice with Peas

Fried Rice with Peas is a classic Chinese home-style dish, typically made with cold, day-old rice stir-fried with green peas, eggs, and seasonings like soy sauce and scallions. It originates from China and is a staple in many households and casual eateries, valued for its simplicity and ability to transform leftover rice into a flavorful meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates from the rice, with moderate protein from the eggs and a small amount of fat from the cooking oil. It provides key nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and some fiber from the peas, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	800 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin A	150 µg
Calcium	40 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Niacin (B3)	3 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'waste not, want not,' as it's an ideal way to repurpose leftover rice. Nutritionally, the addition of peas boosts the dish's fiber and vitamin content, making it a more balanced and colorful version of plain fried rice.