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How to Make Fried Rice

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Many entrees use fried rice together with your favorite meats, fish or vegetables. It is also an easy, delicious dish that gets leftovers out of the fridge. Fried rice is a simple recipe, however to make sure that the rice is light, firm and tasty, you need to prepare it correctly.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Boil and cook rice for about 10 minutes or until tender.

  2. Step 2

    Place the rice in a container and stir in 1 tsp. of oil. Put it into the refrigerator for 3 hours.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a wok until very hot and add oil. Once oil is hot, sauté onions and any raw vegetables until tender.

  4. Step 4

    Set aside vegetables and add more oil to the wok. Heat until hot.

  5. Step 5

    Pour beaten egg into the wok and add rice before the egg sets.

  6. Step 6

    Stir until all rice is completely coated, add sautéed vegetables, soy sauce and stir until completely heated.

Tips & Warnings
  • For a caramelized, smoky flavor, use thick soy sauce which is sweeter than regular soy sauce.
  • Long-grain rice tends to be less sticky than short-grain therefore is more desirable for fried rice.
  • If you don't have a wok, you can use a regular skillet, however make sure it is spacious enough to toss all ingredients evenly. Also, you need to use lower heat than a wok since a greater area of the pan will be in direct contact with the heat.
  • Don't leave cooked rice out at room temperature. If rice is left out after cooking rather than being immediately refrigerated, it can acquire bacteria that leads to food poisoning.

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