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Questions and Answers
What is the preferred type of rice for making fried rice?
What is the preferred type of rice for making fried rice?
- Freshly cooked rice
- Cold leftover rice (correct)
- Overnight stored rice
- Day-old cooked rice
What is the purpose of adding oil to the skillet at the beginning?
What is the purpose of adding oil to the skillet at the beginning?
- To add flavor to the rice
- To cook the eggs
- To sauté the aromatics
- To swirl and coat the pan (correct)
How should you cook the beaten eggs in the skillet?
How should you cook the beaten eggs in the skillet?
- Use a spoon to flip the eggs repeatedly
- Stir constantly until fully cooked
- Cook on high heat to scramble quickly
- Let it cook undisturbed until the edges start to set (correct)
What is the purpose of breaking up clumps of rice with a spatula?
What is the purpose of breaking up clumps of rice with a spatula?
Why is it recommended to customize the fried rice with additional vegetables or protein?
Why is it recommended to customize the fried rice with additional vegetables or protein?
What is the purpose of adding soy sauce to the fried rice?
What is the purpose of adding soy sauce to the fried rice?
How should you combine the scrambled eggs with the fried rice?
How should you combine the scrambled eggs with the fried rice?
What is the recommended way to serve the fried rice?
What is the recommended way to serve the fried rice?
Why should you adjust the soy sauce amount to your taste?
Why should you adjust the soy sauce amount to your taste?
What is the purpose of garnishing the fried rice with chopped green onions or cilantro?
What is the purpose of garnishing the fried rice with chopped green onions or cilantro?
Study Notes
Ingredients for Fried Rice
- 2 cups of cooked rice (preferably leftover rice)
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup of peas
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced chicken, shrimp, or sausage
Cooking Fried Rice
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat
- Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and swirl to coat the pan
- Cook the eggs, let it cook undisturbed until the edges start to set, then scramble until fully cooked
- Remove scrambled eggs from the skillet and set aside
- Saute the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent
- Add diced carrots and peas to the skillet, stir-fry until tender-crisp
- Add cooked rice to the skillet, break up any clumps, and stir-fry until heated through and slightly crispy
- Drizzle soy sauce over the rice and season with salt and pepper according to your taste
Serving and Tips
- Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet, stir everything together, and serve
- Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired
- Use cold leftover rice for best results
- Customize fried rice with additional vegetables or protein of your choice
- Adjust soy sauce amount to your preference for saltiness
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Description
A step-by-step guide to preparing fried rice with ingredients and cooking instructions. Learn to make a delicious and easy meal with leftover rice and various optional ingredients.
