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How to Make Fried Rice

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This article was co-authored by Sasha Reyes . Chef Sasha Reyes is the Executive Chef and Owner of Artisan Personal Chefs. With over 20 years of food industry experience, she specializes in private dinner parties, custom sports nutrition plans for professional athletes, and cooking lessons. Chef Reyes graduated from Arizona Culinary Institute in 2011 with a degree in Culinary Arts, Baking, and Restaurant Management. There are 9 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, several readers have written to tell us that this article was helpful to them, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 2,479,823 times.

Fried rice is a tasty dish that is traditionally made from steamed rice stir-fried in a wok, but it can also be made in a pan. Fried rice is delicious with a variety of ingredients, including almost any type of vegetables, meat, and eggs. Not only is it easy to make, but it's absolutely delicious. If you want to know how to make fried rice, just follow these steps.

Ingredients

Simple fried rice.

• 4 cups (946 ml) cooked white rice
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) fresh ginger
• 1 cup (240 ml) bean sprouts
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) salt
• 3 tbsp. (44.4 ml) soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) sesame oil
• Green onion for garnish
• 1/2 lb. (0.23 kg) cooked chicken

Crispy Pork Fried Rice

• 1 1/2 (22.2 ml) tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 lightly beaten eggs
• 1/2 (120 ml) cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tsp. (10 ml) minced ginger
• 2 diced cooked pork chops
• 1 cup (240 ml) cooked brown rice
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp. (10 ml) sesame oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro leaves

Indonesian Fried Rice

• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) long-grain white rice
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) water
• 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 qt. plus 3 tablespoon (44.4 ml). vegetable oil
• 8 krupuk (Indonesian shrimp crackers; optional)
• 2 cups (480 ml) thinly sliced shallots
• 2 large chopped garlic cloves
• 1 lb. (0.45 kg) sliced skinless boneless chicken breast
• 1 lb. (0.45 kg) medium shrimp
• 2 minced hot red chiles
• 1 1/4 tsp. (6.2 ml) salt
• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) ketjap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) Asian fish sauce
• 4 sliced scallions

• Fry the remaining krupuk in 3 batches in the same way. When the krupuk is cooked, cool it and break it into pieces.

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Expert Q&A

• Love fried rice but are trying to eat healthy? Look for lower-fat oils, or try vegetable oil for a healthier outcome. [17] X Research source Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• Vegetables, such as peas, broccoli, or bamboo shoots.
• Lup cheong, also known as lop chong, or Chinese sweet sausage, is a wonderful, traditional addition to fried rice. It should be cooked (steamed or pan-fried) first, and diced or sliced before being added to the fried rice. [18] X Research source
• Oyster sauce, which can be found in Chinatown, adds great flavor, and doesn't taste like oysters. only a little is needed, and you can add after cooking. The Lee Kum Kee brand is good. However, some may contain MSG, so check the label if you want to avoid that. [19] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source
• You can substitute butter for oil. Thanks Helpful 68 Not Helpful 52

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• ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/79543/fried-rice-restaurant-style/
• ↑ https://www.averiecooks.com/easy-better-takeout-chicken-fried-rice/
• ↑ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/crispy-pork-fried-rice-recipe/index.html?ic1=obinsite
• ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/crispy-pork-fried-rice-recipe-1951510
• ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/indonesian-fried-rice-233562
• ↑ https://www.livescience.com/59893-which-cooking-oils-are-healthiest.html
• ↑ http://archives.starbulletin.com/2004/09/29/features/ingredient.html
• ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/monosodium-glutamate/faq-20058196

About This Article

To make fried rice, first cook 2 cups (450 g) of white rice in a rice cooker. If you don’t have a rice cooker, fill a pot with 4 cups (950 mL) of water and bring it to a boil. Add your rice, cover, and let the pot simmer for roughly 25 minutes until the rice absorbs the water. When the rice is cooked, fill a small saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Add 1 cup (roughly 50 g) of chopped baby carrots to the saucepan and cook them for 5 minutes. Add 1 cup (150 g) of frozen peas to the saucepan and cook the vegetables for 3 more minutes before draining the water. Then, coat a large wok with 4 tablespoons (60 mL) of vegetable oil and heat it over high heat for 3 minutes. Pour the carrots and peas into the wok and cook them for roughly 30 seconds. Then, crack 3 eggs and add them to the wok. Stir quickly to scramble the eggs and work them into the vegetables. Then, stir the cooked rice into the wok. Add 6 tablespoons (90 mL) of soy sauce and 4 tablespoons of sesame oil, then mix everything together. Finally, cook the fried rice for 3 more minutes and serve. If you want to learn how to make fried rice with pork or shrimp, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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            Rice is the staple food in almost any home. It has been eaten around the world since the beginning of time. The exact origin of this crop is unknown, but many speculate it was discovered somewhere in China, thousands of years ago. Rice plays a major role in almost every person's diet especially if you are on or below the poverty line. As a struggling college student and as an African, rice is one of my favorite foods. To make rice may seem like a simple feat, yet when many are put to the test, their rice comes out soggy, hard, or inedible. The tools needed to make rice are white or brown rice, cold water, a 4-5 quart stock pot, the matching lid to the pot, a sink, salt, butter or margarine, measuring cup, a large wooden or silicone spoon, a large mixing bowl, fork, timer, antibacterial soap, and finally a stove top. If you are trying to lead a healthier lifestyle, choose brown rice, and if you are not, use white rice. All items needed for this recipe can be found in your local grocery store.              First, decide how many people are being fed. We will be feeding a family of 4. The general serving size of rice is one cup of rice per two people. The rule of thumb is every cup of rice requires 1 3/4 cups of water. Go to the sink and wash your hands with the antibacterial soap. It is extremely important when handling food to make sure your hands are clean and no open wounds exist. Place the 4-5 quart saucepan on the stove and pour 3 1/2 cups of cold water into the pot. Next, grab the large mixing bowl and place it in the sink. Pour 2 cups of white or brown rice in the large mixing bowl and add cold water. Quickly rinse the rice by placing your clean hands in the rice and move them in a circular motion six times. The reasoning for rinsing rice is to remove talc powder, starches, and helps prevent clumping. This step is completely optional. After rinsing the rice, grab the strainer and pour the contents of the mixing bowl into the strainer.

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