What are the steps of Fried Rice

The practice of Fried Rice mainly includes the steps of preparing materials, frying eggs, frying ingredients, seasoning, and even frying.

1. Preparation

Prepare overnight rice or cooled rice, which should be loose and not clumped. Choose fresh eggs and beat them up for later use. Ingredients can be selected according to preference, such as diced carrots, peas, corn kernels, diced ham, shrimp, etc. Chop scallions, ginger, and garlic into small pieces, wash and chop the ingredients in advance to ensure even size for heating. It is recommended to control the ratio of rice to ingredients at around 2:1 to avoid excessive ingredients affecting the taste.

2. Stir fry eggs

Heat a wok with cold oil and pour in an appropriate amount of cooking oil. After the oil temperature rises, turn to low heat and pour in the egg mixture to quickly disperse. Stir fry the eggs until they solidify into tender and smooth pieces, then set aside to avoid over frying and aging. The traditional method is to mix the egg mixture with rice before stir frying, so that the rice grains are evenly coated with the egg mixture. If you like the rich egg aroma, you can increase the amount of eggs or add them in two portions.

3. Stir fry ingredients

Start the wok again and heat the oil. First, stir fry the chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic to release the aroma. Then, add the stir fried diced carrots, diced ham, and other ingredients in batches according to the cooking time. Seafood ingredients need to be separately blanched or pre treated with oil, while vegetables are recommended to be blanched to maintain their color. Stir fry over medium heat until the ingredients are dry, pay attention to controlling the heat to avoid burning, and pour in a suitable amount of cooking wine to remove fishy smell and enhance freshness.

4. Seasoning

Pour the rice into a pot and use a spatula to spread it out. Stir fry it evenly with the ingredients and turn to low heat to season. Basic seasoning requires salt, white pepper, and a small amount of soy sauce. For heavy flavors, oyster sauce or fish sauce can be added. Sugar can neutralize salty taste, while chicken essence enhances freshness but is not essential. Seasoning should be poured along the edge of the pot to stimulate the aroma and avoid pouring directly onto the rice, which may cause local saltiness. Southeast Asian flavors can be added with curry powder or coconut milk.

5. Stir fry evenly

Finally, add the scrambled eggs and stir fry quickly over high heat to make the rice grains distinct and evenly colored. Drizzle a little sesame oil to enhance the aroma before serving, sprinkle with chopped scallions or cilantro for decoration. Thai style pineapple Fried Rice can be mixed with diced pineapple, and Japanese style Fried Rice can be added with wooden fish flower. The key is to use a spatula to throw the rice from the bottom upwards, and use the pot air to evaporate the water, achieving a clear grain effect.

In the production of Fried Rice, attention should be paid to the temperature control and stir frying methods. Overnight rice is more suitable for stir frying because of water evaporation. It is recommended to choose vegetables with bright colors to enhance appetite, and meat ingredients should be marinated and seasoned in advance. The seasoning combination of Fried Rice with different regional flavors can be adjusted, such as Sichuan flavor plus bean paste, and Cantonese style plus barbecued grains. During the cooking process, keep the cookware at high temperature and use non stick or iron pots to better avoid sticking to the bottom. The finished Fried Rice should be eaten in time. If it is placed too long, the rice grains will soften and affect the taste. According to personal health needs, the amount of oil and salt can be reduced, and the proportion of vegetables can be increased to make a low-fat version.