How to Make Fried Rice

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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Boil and cook rice for about 10 minutes or until tender.
2. Place the rice in a container and stir in 1 tsp. of oil. Put it into the refrigerator for 3 hours.
3. Heat a wok until very hot and add oil. Once oil is hot, sauté onions and any raw vegetables until tender.
4. Set aside vegetables and add more oil to the wok. Heat until hot.
5. Pour beaten egg into the wok and add rice before the egg sets.
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.