Fried Rice

Ingredients

• •2 cups Rice
• •4 cups Water
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• •1 to taste Cooked rice
• •1 to taste Eggs
• •1 to taste Soy sauce
• •1 to taste Sesame oil
• •1 to taste Green onions
• •1 to taste Carrots
• •1 to taste Peas
• •1 to taste Garlic

Instructions

1. 1

   Use day-old cold rice for best results. Break up any clumps with your hands before cooking.

   💡 Mise en place.

2. 2

   Heat wok over high heat until smoking. Add 2 tbsp high-smoke-point oil (peanut or vegetable).

   💡 Proper temperature control is essential for achieving the right sear and texture.

3. 3

   Add beaten eggs and scramble quickly, breaking into small pieces. Remove and set aside.

   💡 Don't overcrowd.

4. 4

   Add more oil, then stir-fry diced vegetables (carrots, peas, scallions) for 2 minutes.

   💡 Simmer for flavor.

5. 5

   Add cold rice and toss over high heat for 3-4 minutes, pressing and flipping.

   💡 Fresh herbs brighten.

6. 6

   Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Toss to distribute evenly.

   💡 Taste and adjust salt last.