3. Ingredients :
•2 green onions, finely chopped
•2 large eggs
•1 teaspoon salt
•Pepper to taste
•3 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed
•4 cups previously cooked rice, at least 1 day old
•1 – 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or oyster
sauce as
desired (see Add the Seasonings for more
suggestions)
5. The most important tip in making fried rice
is to use rice that has been previously
cooked. Using previously cooked rice helps
keep the dish from turning out wet or
mushy. While you can use rice that has
been cooked the night before, 2 or 3-day
old rice is even better.
Gently rub the rice between your finger to
break up any clumps (this will help the rice
cook more evenly).
6. Second Beat the Eggs In a small bowl,
lightly beat the eggs with a fork or
chopsticks until they are frothy.
7. Scramble the Eggs Heat a frying pan or
wok on medium-high heat and add 2
tablespoons oil, swirling so that the
bottom of the pan is coated. When the
oil is hot, reduce the heat to medium
and add the eggs.
Cook the eggs, stirring, until they are
lightly scrambled but not too dry.
Remove the eggs and clean out the
pan.
9. Cook the Rice Add 1 tablespoon oil,
swirling so that the bottom of the pan
is coated. Add the rice. Stir-fry for 2 - 3
minutes, until the rice is heated
through.
11. Add the Seasonings Stir in the soy sauce or
oyster sauce as desired.
Note: Traditionally, the Chinese do not add
soy sauce to rice. If you like, you can serve
the dish plain, without the soy or oyster
sauce. Another option is to add a small
amount (1/2 - 1 teaspoon) of or thick soy
sauce, or to use 2 - 3 teaspoons of dark soy
sauce - these will give the rice a darker
color.
13. Putting it all Together When the rice is
heated through, add the scrambled
egg back into the pan. Add the green
onion. Stir-fry to heat everything
through
15. Serve the Fried Rice
Fried Rice with a Beef Stir-fry. Rhonda Parkinson