Nauru Atoll Fried Rice with Egg & Scallions – Authentic Nauru Recipe

Ingredients for Nauru Atoll Fried Rice with Egg & Scallions (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) steamed jasmine rice, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups scrambled farm eggs, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup green peas and corn
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with soy sauce
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Nauru seasoning (toasted sesame oil, garlic, white pepper)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion, garlic, and soy sauce until golden.
2. Add toasted sesame oil, garlic, white pepper along with steamed jasmine rice and scrambled farm eggs, searing for 4–5 minutes to build savory depth.
3. Stir in the rinsed grains/rice so every grain is coated in the spiced oil, then pour in warm stock.
4. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and tender.
5. Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with green peas and corn.