Peggy or others: Fried Rice Question

[anna]

Hello- I noticed in your post about this month's fried rice that you said you'd go back to your old method rather than trying this one again. I've never tried to make fried rice, and from the reviews, I don't want to start with that one - do you have a recipe or any that you could suggest that are more of a sure bet?? Thanks for the help!

[MrsReber]

Forgive me for butting in here- I haven't tried making this month's fried rice, but I have made fried rice in the past. The trick is for the rice to be cold, refrigerated overnight is even better. I didn't really follow a recipe the last time I made it, I just simply heated some oil (a Tablespoon or two depending on how much rice you have), stirred the rice around for a minute or two to make sure it was coated in the oil, added some soy sauce to taste and then whatever veggies I wanted (onions, bean sprouts, peas, and a scrambled egg). I was surprised at how easy it was and it gives you alot of room to be creative, as well.

By the way, I know there was a discussion on this in the past- maybe a couple of months ago- which should come up in a search. There were alot of hints and maybe there's a recipe on that thread. Good luck!



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[Leonard]

I agree with Mrs. Reber! I too use chilled rice, preferably day old. I use the same exact method she does and I always have a delicious entree!

[sneezles]

I'll offer my two cents worth...fried rice is basically a way to use leftovers so whatever you have on hand can be used. My basic recipe uses green onions, bacon bits, can of shrimp (if I don't have leftovers), eggs, green peas (frozen ones that have been thawed), shredded carrots, any leftover meat (even if it was not cooked Chinese) and sesame oil (I love this and use it a lot in Chinese cooking). I don't add much
soy sauce while cooking but put it out on the table for those who like more. Often when we have carryout I will add the meat from that too.

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[Peggy]

anna,

Mrs. Reber and sneezles have just about said it all. I also make fried rice when I have leftovers to use up. A little of this and a little of that... I cook the rice a day ahead and put it in the refrigerator overnight. I break up the rice clumps into individual kernels before throwing it into a nonstick pan. In order, I heat the pan with some vegetable oil, then add the rice and stir fry until it is warm and sizzling. Then I add soy sauce to taste, leftover shrimp, chicken or whatever and vegetables like sliced celery, grated carrots, frozen peas, sliced green onions and stir fry that a bit. When it is all hot, I move the rice mixture to one side of the pan and add the beaten eggs to the other. I scramble the eggs a bit to begin the cooking process before I mix it in with the rice mixture. That's it. It always comes out great!

Good Luck!

Peggy