**Chinese Fried Rice: A Flavorful Journey Through Culinary Traditions**
Chinese fried rice is a classic dish that embodies the culinary essence of China. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit individual preferences, making it a popular choice among food enthusiasts worldwide. This article presents a collection of Chinese fried rice recipes that showcase the diverse flavors and techniques associated with this iconic dish. From the classic Yangzhou fried rice to the savory Szechuan fried rice, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. Whether you prefer a simple yet flavorful dish or one that packs a spicy punch, these recipes have something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the vibrant world of Chinese fried rice, uncovering the secrets behind its popularity and learning how to recreate these delectable dishes in your own kitchen.
CHINESE FRIED RICE
This Chinese fried rice has the flavor those other recipes are missing. Tastes like takeout. I want to dedicate this dish to Bergy, whose recipe "AM & B's Indonesian Mehoon" has inspired this dish. Make sure you season your rice with salt before it cooks. Add some butter to the cooking water, as well. Other seasonings should be added before you cook, as well, so it has time to get inside the rice. If you like sesame flavor, add 1 tsp. of it after you add the green onions, but do not use it as a cooking oil because it easily burns.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Chicken
Time 28m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add chopped onions and stir-fry until onions turn a nice brown color, about 8-10 minutes; remove from wok.
- Allow wok to cool slightly.
- Mix egg with 3 drops of soy and 3 drops of sesame oil; set aside.
- Add 1/2 tbsp oil to wok, swirling to coat surfaces; add egg mixture; working quickly, swirl egg until egg sets against wok; when egg puffs, flip egg and cook other side briefly; remove from wok, and chop into small pieces.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add selected meat to wok, along with carrots, peas, and cooked onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Add 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and chopped egg to rice mixture and fold in; stir-fry for 1 minute more; serve.
- Set out additional soy sauce on the table, if desired.
CHINESE CHICKEN FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
This homemade version of the take-out classic is made with just seven ingredients and all in one pan. It comes together in no time at all, is super flexible, and 100% budget-friendly. Don't like chicken? Just swap it out for your favorite protein and create the fried rice of your dreams. With a recipe this easy, who needs take-out?
Provided by Evelyn Liu
Categories Sides
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the oil then stir in eggs and fry until just cooked. Once cooked, remove eggs from the wok and set aside.
- Heat up the wok until smoking hot and pour in the oil.
- Add the chicken breast and fry until they are just cooked.
- Add the rice and keep frying until they turn slightly brown.
- Add the vegetables and fry everything together until they are thoroughly cooked.
- Pour in the soy sauce and stir.
- Add the cooked eggs back in and toss them around until they break into pieces.
- Add in the spring onions and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1021 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 2 grams
CHINESE CHICKEN FRIED RICE II
Chicken, rice, soy sauce and shredded egg stir fried together. This is a very simple recipe. It is easy, but tasty! Note: Never use rice that you have just cooked.
Provided by LISA TOURVILLE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat egg with water. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
- Heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. Then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. Stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 515.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CHINESE PORK FRIED RICE
Pretty peas and crunchy carrots add color to tender poultry and rice in this savory supper recipe sent by Peggy Vaught of Glasgow, West Virginia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the pork, carrot, broccoli, peas and onion in butter until pork is no longer pink. Remove from skillet and set aside. , In same skillet, cook and stir egg over medium heat until completely set. Stir in the rice, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger and pork mixture; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHINESE FRIED RICE WITH SHRIMP
This was my mother's favorite way to use up leftover white rice. It really doesn't taste like the fried rice you get at a restaurant, but it still a great meal. I typically throw in whatever vegetables I have in my kitchen, and leave out the shrimp or chicken. I also cut this down to accommodate the amount of rice I have. Cooking time does not include making rice, chicken or shrimp since this is usually made out of leftovers.
Provided by karen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make rice in advance and refrigerate.
- Heat the oil in a skillet. Stir in the rice until lightly browned, pressing out any lumps.
- Mix in the scallions, salt, pepper and shrimp or chicken. Saute for 1 minute.
- Make a well in the center of the rice and pour the egg into it, stirring until barely set.
- Stir egg into the rice mixture.
- Add the parsley and soy sauce and stir. Cook 1 more minute and serve immediately.
- For Vegetarian omit both the chicken and the shrimp.
CHINESE RESTAURANT FRIED RICE
Chinese fried rice that tastes just like in the Chinese restaurants. I have tried many recipes and was never able to make it taste like in the restaurants until I met someone who was a chef in a Chinese restaurant and let me in on the secrets.
Provided by poune33
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook your rice (I use a rice cooker). You want it a bit on the crunchy side, so even though you might want to add more water, DON'T.
- Let your rice cool completely (I spread it out on a baking sheet and put it in the freezer if I'm in a hurry). You can even cook your rice the night before and let cool in the fridge.
- Heat a wok over high heat with 1 tbs. of oil. Add eggs and scramble until cooked. Add ham and peas and fry for about a minute.(You can add or omit any veggie/meat combo you want.).
- Remove omelet from wok. Clean the wok out a bit so the leftover egg doesn't burn while you're heating up your wok and oil again.
- Add remaining oil to the wok and heat over high heat until it is very hot. Add your cold rice to the wok and stir to coat every grain. (You can add some more oil if you want; it just depends on how greasy you like it.).
- Add your chicken stock to the rice; do it a little bit at a time to give the rice a chance to soak up the liquid. I'm not sure exactly the amount of stock to be added; I eyeball it because it seems to change every time. Basically, you want the rice to soak up the flavor, but you don't want to put in too much as it will end up quite sticky.
- Stir fry for a while, stirring constantly until there is no liquid left, then chop up your omelet and add it, along with the soy sauce and salt. Stir. You can add more or less soy sauce and salt according to your taste. NOTE: In this case, the salt is simply to enhance the flavor of the dish, not to make it salty. And remember that soy sauce is salty in itself--unless you use the salt-free or low-salt type. (It is an MSG substitute.).
- Enjoy! It's the best homemade fried rice you'll ever make!
LOW-SODIUM CHINESE FRIED RICE
BETTER than take-out!!! Flavors blend well and are delicious! The keys to success for this recipe is using COLD rice, otherwise it will be sticky. Also, for good flavor, sesame oil must be used. I have on occasion used either pork or chicken in this recipe which has been finely chopped. We could eat this dish every day!!!
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- On low heat place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in large saucepan or wok. Cook beaten egg briefly, breaking into pieces. Remove and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive to saucepan or wok. Add onions, carrot and peas. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Dissolve chicken bouillon cube in the 2 tablespoons water. Place in pan and add cold rice, garlic powder, soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss lightly to mix well and heat for 3 minutes. Add in egg pieces and mix.
- Additional soy sauce may be added to taste. (One cup of finely chopped pork or chicken pieces may be added.)
- Serve and enjoy!
KITTENCAL'S BEST CHINESE FRIED RICE WITH EGG
The secret to the best Chinese fried rice is onions, garlic and sesame oil, you may add in cooked chicken, beef, pork or shrimp, also you may add in some frozen thawed peas or fresh sauteed or canned mushrooms, whatever you have handy in your fridge! --- for this recipe it is best to use slightly undercooked rice that is more firm that soft the best recipe is the firm option on my recipe#350260 the amount of egg does not matter, if you like lots of egg then use as many eggs as desired, if you like a little heat then add in some cayenne pepper, I most always do you and you will probably need to adjust the soy sauce to your liking --- you will love this rice!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Poultry
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl beat the eggs with water.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or a wok over medium heat or until sizzling.
- Add in eggs and leave flat for about 2 minutes or until cooked through; remove to a plate then chop.
- Heat oil in the same skillet; add in onion and saute until softened (about 3-4 minutes, adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking time).
- Add in cold rice, soy sauce, sesame oil and black pepper; stir-fry tossing continuously for about 5 minutes (adding in more soy sauce and black pepper if needed to suit taste).
- Stir in the egg and green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.9, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 98.1, Sodium 723.8, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 7.7
CHINESE FRIED BEEF AND RICE
Leftover roast beef? Use it here! This recipe's been approved by the Iowa Beef Industry Council. I'm not sure how much they know about Chinese cuisine, but they do know their beef! NOTE: Rice must be cold or it will stick to the pan. Rice that is 24 hours old is suggested. Do NOT use Minute Rice.
Provided by DuChick
Categories Rice
Time 20m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scramble eggs. Set aside.
- In large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil on medium high heat.
- Add garlic to heated oil and stir.
- Add vegetables, onion and beef.
- Mix until blended and cook, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes.
- Add rice and cook, stirring constantly until rice is hot.
- Stir in soy sauce and eggs.
CHINESE STIR-FRIED STICKY RICE WITH CHINESE SAUSAGE
Glutinous rice (aka sticky rice) is slowly cooked on the stove, similar to the way risotto is cooked. This flavorful dish is worth the effort.
Provided by hello angie
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 5h6m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak rice in a large bowl of water until mostly translucent, about 4 hours. Rinse and drain thoroughly.
- Soak mushrooms, shrimp, and scallops in 3 separate bowls of water until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving mushroom water and discarding other water. Chop mushrooms, shrimp, and scallops into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour eggs into skillet, swirling to spread out into a thin layer. Cook until mostly firm, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until no longer runny, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer egg to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly. Roll into a long tube and slice into thin ribbons.
- Stir Chinese sausage into the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until fragrant and some of the oil is released, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, shrimp, and scallops; cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer sausage mixture to a bowl.
- Stir drained rice into the skillet. Cook and stir until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in reserved mushroom water, stirring constantly until water is absorbed. Add hot water, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until water is absorbed between each addition. Cook until rice is softened, about 25 minutes.
- Season rice with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Stir in egg ribbons and sausage mixture. Top with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.5 calories, Carbohydrate 82.8 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 830.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
FRIED RICE WITH CHINESE SAUSAGE
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a wok over high heat. Add the beaten eggs and fry until they are fully cooked. Transfer them to plate. Add the remaining oil, ginger, garlic, carrot, and celery, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the sausage and half of the scallions and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked rice, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Stir-fry until the rice is hot, about 2 minutes. Stir in the reserved eggs and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with the remaining scallions and serve.
CHINESE PORK FRIED RICE
Stir-fried pork is tossed with cooked rice, spring onions, peas, and curry paste, a brilliant combination!
Provided by Dandan De
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix rice wine, soy sauce, and cornstarch together in a bowl. Add pork; toss until evenly mixed.
- Preheat a wok or deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in peanut oil. Cook pork in the hot oil in batches until evenly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Cook onion in the remaining oil until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix curry powder and water in a bowl to form a paste.
- Stir curry paste, spring onion, and salt into the wok. Add rice, stirring to break up any lumps. Stir in peas. Return pork to the wok; cook and stir until rice and pork are heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 809.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
RESTAURANT QUALITY CHINESE CHICKEN FRIED RICE
I created this recipe out of desperation last night when it was getting late and everyone was HUNGRY now, so I call it one of my Desperation Dinners! It is really pretty and tastes as good as something you order in a restaurant! It was very cheap to make. You buy the chicken on sale and boil it and shred it and put in freezer in baggies till you need it and it's all ready to use in recipes at last minute! You can get the canned water chestnuts for $1 or less on sale and keep on hand in pantry! Hope you like this as much as we do!
Provided by dolliegyrl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make rice first.
- Add all ingredients together in saucepan and bring to boil.
- Turn to simmer and cook 20 minutes with lid on.
- Set aside to cool.
- In large skillet pan melt butter.
- In a small bowl stir egg and water.
- Add to skillet on medium low heat in one big thin pancake formation.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes or until set.
- Take out carefully with spatula (I roll it end over end as I take it out to cut easier and prevent breakage).
- Cut egg into long thin shreds on cutting board.
- Set aside.
- Heat oil in same skillet (for flavor) over medium high heat and put in onion, bell pepper and drained water chestnuts; cook until soft (if you like it still a little crispy then sauté only a few minutes). Add rice, chicken, soy sauce and pepper.
- Mix all together to warm through and then add shredded egg to mixture.
- Cook a few minutes more and serve hot.
CHINESE FRIED BROWN RICE
I found this recipe on the back of the Success Brown Rice box. My daughter made it and was very proud of the results. Our family really enjoyed it and the main thing is it's quick and tasty!
Provided by Chill
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to directions and drain.
- Heat oil in large skillet.
- Add onion, saute a few minutes (5) and add eggs. Scramble.
- Stir in shrimp and rest of ingredients.
- Heat through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 833.2, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 10.1
CHINESE CHICKEN STIR-FRIED RICE RECIPE
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots and peas and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Crack eggs into the pan and scramble, mixing with all the vegetables.
- Add the cooked rice, cooked chicken, and soy sauce to the pan and stir.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1106 kcal, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 286 mg, Carbohydrate 238 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 27 mg
ONE-POT CHINESE FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: carrot, green peas, garlic, shrimp, ham, rice, eggs, soy sauce
Provided by Ruchika Agarwal
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pan with olive or vegetable oil at medium heat, stir the green peas and carrots until both begin to soften.
- Add garlic, shrimp, and ham, cook until the shrimp turns slightly pink, about 2 minutes.
- Move the ingredients to a corner of the pan and add the rice and eggs, mix well.
- Toss all ingredients together and add soy sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 2 grams
CHINESE FRIED RICE DELUXE
Provided by Dorothy Lee
Categories Chicken Egg Pork Rice Side Stir-Fry Shrimp Pea House & Garden Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons lard or cooking oil. Beat eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and scramble in oil until firm, breaking into small pieces. Remove and reserve. Heat remaining oil. Add scallion and shrimp and remaining salt. Cook until shrimp shows pink. Break up lumps of cold cooked rice. Add to shrimp. Stir until rice is heated and the grains of rice are separated. Make a hole in the center of the rice. Add all the rest of the ingredients except soy sauce. Stir until thoroughly heated and mixed. Sprinkle soy sauce over rice and mix evenly through. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with additional chopped scallions if desired.
EASY CHINESE EGG FRIED RICE
Something quick for breakfast using leftover rice from the night before. My Ayi (Chinese for "aunt," home help in China) taught me this easy recipe. I never realized until now how simple and tasty fried rice could be.
Provided by ShowShanti
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Yield 2 Rice bowls, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in wok or pan.
- Add egg and scramble.
- Add rice and sauté until rice clumps are loosened.
- Add salt to taste.
- Sauté in green onion and sesame oil for fragrance.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.9, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 1200.1, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.5, Protein 7.8
CHINESE-STYLE PORK BELLY WITH FRIED RICE
Slow-cooked pork belly strips in a ginger and spring onion reduction with added cashew nuts for some crunch. Best served on sticky fried rice.
Provided by BeardedFoodFreak
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 3h4m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Combine pork belly strips, water, dark soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a Dutch oven over low heat; bring to a gentle simmer, about 10 minutes. Cover and transfer to the oven.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until pork belly is soft and tender, about 2 hours. Sprinkle spring onions and cashew nuts on top. Cover and let stand until spring onions soften, about 5 minutes.
- Bring water, rice, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with tap water.
- Heat olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat until smoking. Cook and stir rice until coated with oil and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in green peas, egg, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; cook until egg is set and peas are heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Serve pork belly over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.7 calories, Carbohydrate 88.7 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1883.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
FRIED RICE WITH CHINESE-STYLE SAUSAGE
Sweet Chinese sausage browns quickly and adds just the right amount of richness to this one-pan supper.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over high until very hot, about 2 minutes. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add sausage, scallion white and light-green parts, and carrots; season with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until golden in places, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Push vegetables to one side of skillet. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon oil into other; add eggs and scramble with a fork until just set but still moist, about 30 seconds. Add rice; stir to combine everything, then cook, stirring often and scraping bottom of pan, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in peas and soy sauce; cook about 30 seconds more. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper and stir in scallion greens; serve.
Tips:
- Use day-old rice: Freshly cooked rice is too moist and sticky for fried rice. Day-old rice is drier and will separate better in the wok or skillet.
- Cook the rice properly: When cooking the rice, use a 1:1 ratio of water to rice. This will result in rice that is cooked through but not mushy.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your fried rice will taste. Fresh vegetables, flavorful sauces, and high-quality protein will make a big difference.
- Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet: When stir-frying the rice, don't overcrowd the wok or skillet. This will prevent the rice from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick together.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or skillet: A well-seasoned wok or skillet will help to prevent the rice from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned wok or skillet, you can season it by stir-frying a small amount of oil in it over high heat for a few minutes.
- Cook the rice in batches: If you're making a large batch of fried rice, cook it in batches. This will help to prevent the rice from getting overcrowded and sticking together.
Conclusion:
Chinese fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following these tips, you can make sure that your fried rice turns out perfect every time.
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