Description
Fried Rice is a versatile and popular dish that transforms leftover rice into a flavorful meal. Typically featuring a mix of vegetables, eggs, and sometimes meat or tofu, it’s seasoned with soy sauce and other condiments for a savory taste. This dish is a staple in many Asian cuisines, offering a quick and satisfying way to enjoy a variety of ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
150g chicken
1 tsp corn starch
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp vegetable oil
A pinch of baking soda (NOT BAKING POWDER)For Stir Frying:
2 eggs
3 tbsp oil
2 cups cooked rice
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup red onion
1/3 cup green beans 1/2 cup carrot 1/4 cup spring onionFor Seasoning:
1 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tsp dark soy sauce 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
Pepper to tasteInstructions
Chicken Marinade: Cut chicken into small pieces. Mix with corn starch, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and a pinch of baking soda. Set aside for 30 minutes.
Prepare Eggs:
Crack and beat 2 eggs. Heat wok, add 1 tbsp oil. Pour in beaten eggs, cook until fluffy (30-50 seconds). Break into small pieces and set aside.
Stir Frying: Add more oil to the wok. Saute marinated chicken for 1-2 minutes.
Push chicken to the side, add minced garlic, red onion, green beans, and carrot.
Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until onion is transparent. Season with salt, mix well, and set aside.
Fry Rice: Loosen cooked rice. Heat wok, add 2 tbsp oil, put in rice. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes. Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce, mix quickly.
Combine Ingredients: Add chicken, veggies, and egg to the rice. Toss everything together for 2 minutes to infuse flavors. Add spring onion right before serving.
Pro Tips:
Ensure the wok is hot for each step to get that perfect stir-fry.
Quickly mix in the seasoning to evenly coat the rice.
Toss ingredients together for optimal flavor infusion.
Add spring onions just before serving for a fresh touch.
Notes
- For the best texture, use rice that has been cooked and chilled for several hours or overnight.
- Feel free to customize the dish with additional ingredients such as cooked chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu for protein.
- Adjust the soy sauce and oyster sauce according to your taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (assuming rice is already cooked)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg (varies depending on the soy sauce and added salt)
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 93mg