How To Make Authentic Fried Rice
6 Comments Published by Brandon December 27th, 2006 in General Advice, Life Improvement Tips, Tips and AdviceOne thing I’ve cooked over the years with mixed results is Fried Rice. In general it’s a good way to create a meal out of random leftovers, and only seems to be moderately unhealthy yet super delicious. After perusing the internet for the secrets behind making it (and of course you need a proper Wok setup which I don’t have), I finally came across a blog post by a chef which not only provides you with some of the basic secrets behind great fried rice, he also takes the time to explain why each ingredient is listed, as well as why it needs to be prepared a certain way.
As I wrote earlier, fried rice is more of a formula than a single recipe. So rather than list actual ingredients and give you a recipe, I’ll explain a few basic things you need to get right to make sure your fried rice comes out great. (But don’t worry, a recipe too shall follow.)
I tend to cook with the mind of a chemist– I know what ingredients do what for a given dish and can whip up quite a few things without recipes or measuring, and this will be another one to add to the list. Also during the quest for a good fried rice recipe, I also found one that looks to be a good base for Thai Fried Rice as well.
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I’ve been making authentic fried rice for over 20 years and I have never once used a wok. I lived in Japan for five years, where I learned how to make it. Most chefs and cooks there used good, ol’ everyday non-stick frying pans. For complete instructions, see:
http://whati8.blogspot.com/2006/08/easy-recipes-you-must-know-to-eat-well_09.html
Honestly, fried rice is such a great dish to be able to whip together quickly and with minimal fuss, that I think it could be a life-changer!
Happy food thoughts,
Tumerica
So what is the big secret on how to make real fried rice that tastes like you are at a fine oriental resturant/
Hi, I am from Indonesia, I have a very special Fried Rice recipe that you must try, this is authentic fried rice from Indonesia
Ingreds :
1 Chicken Breast, thinly slices
Scramble Egg, from 2 eggs
10 medium or more peeled fresh shrimps
1 C Bok coy, cut up
1 C Bean sprouts
2 Spring Onions, chopped
2 Bowls of cold rice ( jasmine rice)
Use a grinder, grind ( to make paste ) :
3 Chopped Onions
2 Chooped garlics
2 Fresh Cayenne pepper ( seedless) or 1 Tsp of powdered cayenne pepper
Sauces :
3 Tbsp Kecap manis ( Sweet soy sauce , you can find it in asian market/asian section)
1 Tbsp Salty soy sauce ( Kikkoman )
1 tsp White pepper ( powdered) or black pepper
1 Block of chicken stock powdered
salt to taste
Methods :
In a wok/frying pan, pour 2 tbsp of vegetable/mazolla oil, sautee the paste ingreds, add slices of chicken breast, shrimps, wait until cooked. Add cold rice, scramble eggs and follow by other sauces. Mix well. Then add vegetables, cooked for another 5 min.
Served with : fried shallots, cut up fresh tomato and cucumber, bird- eye chillies and shrimp crackers.
Enjoy cooking !
Hi, I am from Indonesia, I have a very special Fried Rice recipe that you must try, this is authentic fried rice from Indonesia
Ingreds :
1 Chicken Breast, thinly slices
Scramble Egg, from 2 eggs
10 medium or more peeled fresh shrimps
1 C Bok coy, cut up
1 C Bean sprouts
2 Spring Onions, chopped
2 Bowls of cold rice ( jasmine rice)
Use a grinder, grind ( to make paste ) :
3 Chopped Onions
2 Chooped garlics
2 Fresh Cayenne pepper ( seedless) or 1 Tsp of powdered cayenne pepper
Sauces :
3 Tbsp Kecap manis ( Sweet soy sauce , you can find it in asian market/asian section)
1 Tbsp Salty soy sauce ( Kikkoman )
1 tsp White pepper ( powdered) or black pepper
1 Block of chicken stock powdered
salt to taste
Methods :
In a wok/frying pan, pour 2 tbsp of vegetable/mazolla oil, sautee the paste ingreds, add slices of chicken breast, shrimps, wait until cooked. Add cold rice, scramble eggs and follow by other sauces. Mix well. Then add vegetables, cooked for another 5 min.
Served with : fried shallots, cut up fresh tomato and cucumber, bird- eye chillies and shrimp crackers.
Enjoy cooking !
REVISE :
3 Chooped Onions SHOULD BE 3 Chooped Shallots
Thks
I have been looking for a really good fried rice recipe for some time now. My husband loves it, but yet to find one we both enjoy. I think I will try Jenny’s Indonesian fried rice… sounds wonderful!