Re: REC - Chicken Fried Rice

George said:

You will get a much better result if you add a step. After the rice is
steamed put it in the fridge for a day or two which will keep the grains
separated.

I agree. Using day-old, cold rice results in a much different
texture. Damsel, here's the general method for fried rice I settled
on. I know it's not authentic and probably not the best, but it's
what I do. It's a little hard to read, I just cut it out of some of
my food notes and pasted it in.

***** QUICK FRIED RICE
Beat an egg vigourously with a pinch of salt until thoroughly
homogeneous.
Very lightly oil (and wipe out) an 8 inch non-stick pan. Heat to
medium.
Pour in egg and swirl evenly as if making a crepe. Cook until just
set, flip
and finish. Allow to cool, then cut into small squares.
Make a sauce of 1-1/2 T soy sauce, 1/2 to 1T oyster sauce, dash of
mirin,
1/4 t sugar, pinch of salt, grinding of black pepper. You might
double this
recipe to be sure and drizzle in as much as you need when cooking.
Cut vegetables to your liking. I use, at a minimum, celery, onion,
carrot, water
chestnuts and pea pods. Beat sprouts, mushrooms or bamboo shoots are
a good
addition. Stir fry your vegetables, maintaining crispness, in peanut
or
canola oil. In wok with small amount oil, stir fry 1 to 2 cups of
cold cooked
rice until grains seperate and some become slightly golden. Return
vegetables,
optional warmed cook meat (such as pork or chicken). Drizzle and mix
in the
sauce a little at a time until you have the desired color and flavor.
Stir in
egg pieces. Correct if needed with salt and pepper.

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[email hidden] (AlleyGator) wrote:

Ooops, forgot. Just before turning out of the wok, add a little
splash of toasted sesame oil, a chopped green onion, and maybe a
little hot sauce or, my favorite, "A Taste of Thai" garlic and chili
sauce. Not to be confused with Thai garlic and chili paste - 3-alarm
fire stuff.

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At least now I have an excuse.