How to Add Soy Sauce to Fried Rice

Fried rice is a delicious dish containing rice, eggs, vegetables, soy sauce and seasonings. It's versatile because you can serve it as a side dish, or add meat or tofu to make it substantial enough to serve as an entrée. There are many varieties of fried rice, as the dish is a staple in Asian cuisine. Adding soy sauce is a great way to add flavor and color to your fried rice.

Instructions

1. Add soy sauce to taste to your fried rice as it cooks. At this point, you should have the rice, eggs and vegetables cooking in a hot wok or skillet.

2. Stir in the soy sauce, making sure the sauce is evenly distributed and completely combines with the rice and vegetable mixture.

3. Taste a small bite using a clean utensil. You want to be sure the seasonings are balanced. If you need to add more soy sauce, this is the time. Taste test again after adding more seasonings, and be sure to use a new, clean utensil.

4. Flip or stir the mixture in the wok one last time to blend and turn off the stove.

5. Spoon the hot fried rice onto a plate or platter and serve immediately. You can also provide a bottle of soy sauce at the table, in case your guests want to add more.

Tips & Warnings

• For a lower sodium dish, try reduced sodium varieties of soy sauce, and add only pepper instead of salt and pepper when seasoning.