Best 5 Traditional Chinese Fried Rice Recipes

CHINESE FRIED RICE

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.

TRADITIONAL MANDARIN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a wok, add 2 tablespoons of oil and quickly soft-scramble the eggs. Remove the eggs. In the same wok, coat with oil and stir-fry garlic and ginger. Add white scallions and lapchang. Add rice and mix thoroughly. Add soy sauce, white pepper and scrambled eggs. Check for seasoning. Serve immediately.

FRIED RICE RESTAURANT STYLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. Drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
• Heat wok over high heat. Pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. Crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. Stir in cooked rice. Shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. Drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

CHINESE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoons oil in wok; add chopped onions and sauté until onions brown in color; remove from wok.
• Allow wok to cool slightly.
• Mix egg with 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil; set aside.
• Add ½ tablespoon oil to wok. Add meat and carrots.
• Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well.
• In the middle of the rice, make a hole and add the egg mixture. Once it starts to set, mix in with the rest of the rice.
• Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and sauté until thoroughly mixed.

CHINESE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat a wok or medium skillet over high heat. Add the oil, and heat until it is very hot, but not smoking.
• Add the ginger and chili to the pan; saute until golden brown. Add the scallions; cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the eggs, and stir creating curds, as if you were making scrambled eggs. Take care not to shake the pan too much, as this will cause it to cool down.
• Stir in rice. Pour over the wine or sherry, and cook until the wine has evaporated.
• Add shrimp, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are heated through. Serve immediately.