How to prepare the perfect fried rice?

To prepare excellent fried rice, it is important to choose the right ingredients, use the right cooking techniques and balance the seasonings well. Here are the steps to prepare delicious fried rice:

Ingredients

1. Rice : Better to use leftover rice from the day before, this way the grains will be more separated. If using freshly cooked rice, we recommend rolling it out and letting it cool.
2. Eggs : Adding eggs to fried rice can increase the flavor and nutritional value.
3. Additional Ingredients : You can choose according to your taste, such as carrots, peas, corn, ham, shrimp, spring onion, etc.
4. Seasonings : Salt, soy sauce (shoyu), oyster sauce, black pepper, etc.

Method

1. Preparation :

   • Dice additional ingredients (e.g. carrots, ham, etc.).
   • Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
   • Separate the rice grains with chopsticks to avoid lumps.

2. Cooking eggs :

   • Heat some oil in the pan, then add the beaten eggs.
   • When the eggs start to thicken, mix them with the spatula until they form chunks and then set them aside.

3. Cooking additional ingredients :

   • Add a little oil to the pan and add diced carrots, peas, corn and other ingredients that require longer cooking. Sauté until cooked through.
   • If there are shrimp or meat, cook them in this step.

4. Cooking rice :

   • Once the ingredients are cooked, add the rice and sauté over medium heat.
   • Use the spatula to separate the rice grains and make sure they heat evenly without forming lumps.

5. Seasoning :

   • After separating the grains, add some salt, soy sauce (shoyu) and oyster sauce, and mix well.
   • At this point, you can add the cooked egg pieces and continue sautéing.

6. Finish :

   • Sauté until the rice grains are well separated and all the ingredients are well combined, then add a little black pepper for flavor.
   • Finally, add the chopped spring onion and stir for a few seconds before serving.

Advice

• Flame control : It is important to control the flame; it must not be too low, otherwise the rice will stick to the pan, and it must not be too high, otherwise it will burn. Use medium-high heat for quick sautéing.
• Amount of oil : Use a moderate amount of oil; too little oil will make the rice stick to the pan, too much oil will make the dish too greasy.
• Balancing Seasonings : You can adjust the seasonings to suit your personal tastes. If you like strong flavors, you can add more soy sauce and black pepper.

By following these steps, you can make delicious stir-fried rice with well-separated grains, rich ingredients, and delicious flavor.