How To Make Chinese Fried Rice

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How To Make Chinese Fried Rice

By James Hughes

This is the Chinese fried rice similar to the Nigerian fried rice recipe. This version of fried rice is aromatic and highly nutritious because it is packed with vegetables which have plenty vitamins. Soy sauce and ginger are used for seasoning.The key to good fried rice is having cold day-old rice in the fridge: not only does this mean the stir-fry comes together in a snap but it guarantees fried rice with the perfect chewy-tender texture. You can make more than the rice you actually need so that you can store some in the fridge  to make this recipe another time. Be sure to fluff the rice as soon as it’s cooked and before storing it, or else the rice tends to solidify into a block. You can also halve the recipe if you don’t have quite as much rice as called for here.Ingredients2 tablespoons minced ginger 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 cup diced carrots 1 cup fresh or canned sweet corn 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas, defrosted 1/2 cup chopped scallions (spring onions) or white onions2 tablespoons grapeseed, canola, or peanut or vegetable oil 4 cups cold cooked rice1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 tablespoons soy sauce1 large egg, beaten 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, or cashews 2 tablespoons minced cilantro (optional)Equipment A 14-inch flat-bottom carbon steel wok A fish spatula or other thin, flexible spatula for stir fryingInstructions
  1. Cut Up the Ingredients
 Cut the vegetables to a uniform size, this is important to making a good stir-fry. Cut the aromatics as directed and set them aside in a bowl. Finely slice, then mince, the ginger. Don’t grate it on a grater. Cut the vegetables and set them aside as well.Optional Step – Egg Pancake  There are several ways of adding egg to your finished fried rice. You can simply cook in the beaten egg at the end of cooking, or you can make an egg pancake. To do this, heat the wok and add 1 teaspoon of oil. Swirl in the oil to coat the bottom of the wok. Add a beaten egg and tilt the wok so that the egg covers the surface like a crepe. Cook the pancake about 30 seconds to a minute until it’s just set. Use a metal spatula and flip the pancake and cook for 5 seconds or until set. Cut into small strips and add to fried rice near the end of cooking. 
  1. Prepare Your Wok Space
 Set the bowls of vegetables, aromatics, rice, and soy sauce near your stove. Also, have a very small bowl of water next to the stove. 
  1. Heat the Wok
 Turn on a stove burner, as high as it will go. Set a 14-inch wok over this high heat burner. To determine when the wok is hot enough, start flicking droplets of water from the small bowl into the pan after 30 seconds. As soon as a drop of water evaporates within 1 to 2 seconds of contact, the wok is heated and ready for stir-frying. Do not overheat the wok. 
  1. Pull Wok off the Heat and Add Oil, Then Stir-Fry Aromatics
 Turn off the heat from the and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Pick up the pan and carefully swirl it to coat the bottom and sides. (If the wok smokes wildly the moment you add the oil you’ve overheated the wok. Remove the wok from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. When it’s cool enough to handle carefully remove the oil with paper towels, wash the wok, and start again.)With the wok back over the heat, add the ginger and red pepper flakes and stir fry for 10 seconds or until fragrant.
  1. Add the Carrots and Stir-Fry
 Add the carrots and stir fry for 30 seconds, or until the carrots are bright orange. 
  1. Add the Corn and Peas and Stir-Fry
 Add the corn and peas and stir fry for 1 minute. 
  1. Add 1 More Tablespoon Oil
 Swirl the remaining tablespoon of oil into the wok. 
  1. Add the Rice and Scallions, onions and Stir-Fry for 2 Minutes
 Add the rice and scallions stir-fry for 2 minutes, breaking up the rice with the spatula until it is heated through. 
  1. Season the Rice
 Season the rice with the salt and white pepper. 
  1. Add the Sauce
 Pour the soy sauce around the edges of the wok and stir-fry. 
  1. Finish the Rice
 Add the chopped egg pancake and pine nuts. Toss to combine. Alternatively, you can stir in 1 beaten egg. Stir-fry until the egg is no longer wet. Stir in the cilantro. Additional Notes:Stir-Fried Rice in a 12-inch Skillet If you are cooking in a 12-inch stainless steel skillet, halve the recipe to prevent rice from falling out of the pan Using Fresh Rice This recipe is best with day-old rice. But if the craving hits and you don’t have any prepared rice, you can make fresh rice, spread it out on a sheet pan, and refrigerate to cool. Substituting Other Vegetables Substitute up to 2 1/2 cups of vegetables in place of the carrots, frozen corn, and frozen peas. Leftover meat (shredded or diced small) can also be added.     

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