Fried Rice

For years I have tried to solve the mystery of fried rice.  I get this with just about every Chinese take out dinner I order.  It's one of my favorite dishes and seemed impossible to replicate.  I have tried a million times and just couldn't get it right.  I think the problem was I was trying to over complicate the dish.  It's actually one of the easiest dishes to make.  I have always heard the key to making Chinese dishes was the high heat.  I've learned recently that when you're making these dishes at home, the heat really doesn't matter.  It doesn't need to be super hot.  It works just find on medium to medium high heat.  I actually like this better because you can control the heat a little more and not worry about it burning.

This dish turned out just like the fried rice from the Chinese takeout restaurant.  You can also add chicken, pork, shrimp, etc.  Whatever you want.  Once you try this, you will see how easy it is to make fried rice.

Saute carrots and onions

Add Peas and Continue to Saute

Cooked White Rice

Add White Rice to the Pan

 Add Soy Sauce to the Rice

The Final Plating

Ingredients:

1 Cup Peas
3 Carrots - diced
1 Large Onion - diced
1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
3 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
2 Cups Cooked White Rice
1 Tablespoon Season Salt or MSG (Accent)


Directions:

• Cook white rice
• Dice Carrots and Onions
• Sauté carrots and onions for a few minutes (make sure to season with season salt)
• Add peas and sauté for a few minutes longer
• Add white rice to pan
• Use a spatula and break apart the white rice
• Add the soy sauce.  You may need to add a little more - you're looking for that light brown color with the rice.
• Add the sesame oil and mix into the rice and vegetables
• Add some more season salt if needed to taste

** Remember it doesn't have to be high heat **