Fried Rice

How To Make Chinese Fried Rice

Chinese fried rice is one of the most popular dishes ordered from Chinese takeout restaurants and a lot of people wonder how to get the great flavor and texture of this amazing dish. If you enjoy making fried recipes like a southern fried chicken recipe or chicken fried steak, you will enjoy making this tasty Chinese dish. Fried rice is so simple to make and it is the perfect accompaniment to any Chinese meat, fish, or chicken dish.

This recipe is a great way to combine leftovers. Using leftovers means there are infinite possibilities if you want to make something really flavorful and different countries have their own versions of this dish. Indonesian fried rice is different from the Thai style dish, for example.

Fried Rice Cooking Tips
Use steamed or boiled white rice to make this dish. The key to a good dish is to use chilled rice. If you use it freshly cooked, it will not taste authentic or have a good texture. Chilling it overnight gets rid of excess moisture and makes the grains firm and therefore easier to separate. Cooking with fresh grains means you will get mushy results. If you do not have a whole day, make sure it can cool for a few hours somewhere cool before you use it.

The wok has to be very hot so the soy sauce gives flavor to the dish, rather than making it soggy. Also, a layer of oil in a hot wok will dance around and create a nonstick coating. If the wok is not sufficiently hot, the contents will stick to it.

You can use any leftovers you want in this recipe. What about some leftover bacon or ham from breakfast, some chopped chicken from yesterday’s dinner or some leftover carrots? Do not use anything too wet or in a sauce, else the dish will go mushy. Garlic, ginger, and salt are good seasonings and you can also add some chili powder to spice the dish up.

Fried Rice Recipe
This basic fried rice recipe can be modified, as you like. If you are going to add more ingredients to it, you should use three eggs instead of two. This recipe serves four to six people as a side dish. Feel free to add chili powder, ginger, garlic or anything else you fancy.

Ingredients:
4 cups cold cooked rice
1 finely chopped green onion
4 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce or soy sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs

Directions:
Beat the eggs with some salt and pepper. Heat half the oil in a wok, and then add the eggs. Cook them, stirring all the time, until they are scrambled but still wet. Take out the eggs and wipe out the pan with paper towels.

Add the rest of the oil and stir fry the rice for a few minutes. Use a wooden spoon or a pair of chopsticks to stir the grains and separate them. Stir in the oyster sauce or soy sauce, and then add the eggs back in the pan. Mix well and stir in the green onion. Adjust the seasonings and serve hot.

A Healthier Fried Rice Recipe

A good way to serve vegetables to your family is this Chinese fried rice recipe. Fruits and vegetables contain the necessary vitamins, minerals, and fiber needed to prevent many chronic diseases. The Chinese fried rice recipe shown below uses a variety of vegetables. Try this for anyone who would not eat their veggies any other way.

Ingredients:
1 16-oz. package of mixed frozen vegetables or a package of frozen peas and carrots
1 cup of frozen onions and peppers stir-fry vegetables
1 8.8oz package of brown rice cooked
4 tsp of olive oil or canola oil divided
2 – 3 eggs
4 tbsp stir-fry sauce. Store bought is fine, preferably one with low sodium
Lime wedges
Crushed red peppers (if desired)

Directions:
Heat 2 tbsp of olive or canola oil in a wok or a large non-stick skillet on medium heat. Whisk the eggs and add to the oil. Make the scramble eggs by stirring occasionally until set. Remove from the pan and set aside. Increase the heat to medium high and add the remaining 2 tbsp of the oil to the pan. Stir fry all the frozen vegetables and cook for about five minutes or until tender. Remember to never over cook the vegetables in order to prevent nutrient loss.

Add the stir fry sauce and if you wish the crushed peppers also. Add the cooked brown rice and the scrambles eggs. Heat through. Lastly squeeze the lime juice to give this Chinese fried rice recipe an extra flavor. This recipe is good if you have left over rice and chicken. Or you can add tofu and omit the eggs and make this a vegetarian Chinese fried rice recipe. You can add pre-cooked shrimps to this and make it a seafood Chinese fried rice recipe. Note: Brown rice was used but white rice will work just fine.

Experiment using brown rice instead of white rice in other recipes and see if your family will like it.

Always have packages of frozen vegetables and stir-fry in your freezer. These can be used to make many other stir-fry healthy dinners besides this Chinese fried rice recipe.

Tips for healthy eating – Variety Balance and Moderation
Serve whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Look for recipes that incorporate these healthy ingredients.
Balance your diet overtime. If you miss out on a food group one day, make up for it the next day.
Keep your portion sizes reasonable. The Food Guide Pyramid is good source for information on recommended serving sizes.
Make gradual changes to your diet.

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