Fried Rice

Easy fried rice

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What is Fried Rice?

Fried Rice is a dish of boiled or steamed rice that is stir-fried with soy sauce, beaten egg, chopped meat and vegetables. It is a popular component of East Asian, Southeast Asian and central South Asian cuisines as well as Indonesia. Fried rice is mainly a homemade dish made from leftovers from other dishes. Fried rice is a common street food in Asia. The earliest record of fried rice was in the Sui dynasty. A frying technique is used for fried rice which became widely popular.


Ingredients

  • Long grain white rice (typically day old rice kept in the fridge)

  • Small white onion

  • Vegetables - Peas and Carrots (can be frozen)

  • Eggs

  • Soy Sauce 

  • Green onion 

  • Sesame Oil


How To Make Fried Rice | Be sure to start with cold rice

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Cook

  1. In a bowl beat the egg

  2. Get a pan and put sesame oil

  3. Add chopped white onion, peas, and carrots

  4. Fry till tender

  5. On the other side of the pan pour beaten eggs

  6. Scramble eggs and mix it with the onion, peas, and carrots

  7. Add rice and combine all together

  8. Slowly pour soy sauce and stir till rice is crispy

  9. Garnish with chopped green onion

  10. You have Fried Rice


fried rice with eggs, scallions and peas

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Tips for Fried Rice

  1. Cold rice or day old rice. This helps prevent and keep the rice from sticking with each other.

  2. Use Jasmine or long grain rice. Using long grain rice will produce the best results and is most commonly used. 

  3. Use sesame oil. For an authentic flavor this is a must. Sesame oil has a nutty aroma that brings the flavors together in this dish. 


Storing Fried Rice

  • Store in an airtight container and put in the fridge for up to 3 to 5 days

  • Store in a zip lock and freeze for up to 6 months


Reheating Fried Rice

  • In a microwavable safe plate or bowl microwave till warm


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