Authentic Chinese fried rice with Chinese sausage, eggs and steamed rice. This restaurant style Chinese fried rice recipe is so easy to make and the best! Show
Chinese Fried Rice RecipeChinese fried rice is an iconic Chinese recipe that you can find in many Chinese restaurants all over the world. Traditional Chinese fried rice recipe calls for Chinese sausage or lap cheong (腊肠), vegetables, eggs, overnight rice and soy sauce. The ingredients are cooked over intense high heat in a Chinese wok, with the iconic aromas from the wok hei(镬气)or breathe of wok. The end result a delicious and filling rice dish, which makes a wholesome meal for both lunch and dinner. Other Recipes You Might Like
How to Make Chinese Fried Rice?Real and authentic recipe calls for the following ingredients:
First, make sure you cook your rice using an electronic rice cooker. Electronic rice cooker produces soft, fluffy and perfectly steamed rice. Chill the rice overnight in the fridge. The next day, heat up a wok or skillet on high heat. Add cooking oil and stir fry the garlic, follow by the Chinese sausage. Next, add the mixed vegetables and rice to the wok. Stir and toss all the ingredients around before adding the soy sauce and pepper. Traditionally, you cook the rice by pushing the rice to one side of the wok, and then add some oil to cook the eggs. When the eggs are set, break them up, combine, and toss well with the rice. For this recipe, I have simplified the steps by cooking the eggs first. Cook’s Tips for the Best Chinese Fried Rice
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Kind of Rice Do Chinese Restaurants Use?For Chinese restaurant style result, use long grain rice for this recipe. Short grain rice or Japanese rice is not ideal. I recommend Jasmine rice for fried rice. Can I Use Fresh Steamed Rice?Allow the steamed rice to dry out before cooking. You may leave the rice out on room temperature for an hour to dry out the moisture content. Make sure you don’t add too much water while cooking the rice. For the best result, chill the fresh steamed rice in the fridge overnight. How Many Calories per Serving?This recipe is 641 calories per serving. What Dishes to Serve with Chinese Fried Rice?This dish is best served with other Chinese recipes. For a wholesome Chinese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. Hot and Sour SoupKung Pao ChickenGinger Soy Bok ChoyHoney Walnut Shrimp5 Secrets to 20 Min DinnersGet tricks for quick & easy meals! Yield: 4 people Chinese Fried RicePrintAuthentic Chinese fried rice with Chinese sausage, eggs and steamed rice. This restaurant style Chinese fried rice recipe is so easy to make and the best! Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 20 minutes Ingredients
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NotesOvernight steamed rice is ideal for making Chinese fried rice due to the lower moisture content in the rice. Freshly made rice is too "starchy" and "wet" as the rice would be mushy and stick together. Overnight rice that has been refrigerated is dry and perfect for Chinese fried rice recipe. What is the secret of Chinese fried rice?They cook rice with less water and remove them from the cooker before it gets completely cooked. That is to give rice the moisture and chewiness while at the same time, perserve its rigidity as it gets fried.
How to make fried rice simple?3 Method Steps. Cook the rice (1 cup white long-grain rice) in a large saucepan of boiling water for 12 minutes or until tender. Drain and leave to cool.. Heat oil (2 tsp vegetable oil) in non-stick wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Add eggs (2 eggs, lightly whisked). ... . Add bacon (2 bacon rashers, chopped) to wok.. How to make fried rice ingredients?Ingredients in Fried Rice. White long grain rice- Day old and cold rice help to keep it from being mushy.. Small white onion.. Vegetables- Peas and Carrots. ... . Sesame Oil.. Soy Sauce.. Green Onions- Garnish with adding in sliced green onions right at the end!. What makes Chinese fried rice yellow?The yellow color comes from food coloring that is added which is optional. Yellow Fried Rice is specifically from the U.S. and is not authentic Chinese fried rice. The yellow color comes from food coloring that is added which is optional.
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