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Crack the egg into the pan or stir-fry the rice first to evenly cook the golden fried rice with perfectly plump grains

Many people wonder why their fried rice doesn't turn out golden like the one from restaurants and why the grains of rice stick together. The truth is, the timing of adding the eggs plays a crucial role in determining whether the rice will turn out beautifully golden, shiny, and separate from each other.

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8 March, 2024

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It is recommended to mix cold rice with eggs before frying to create a visually appealing and delicious dish.

So to make the dish perfect, should you add eggs or rice to the pan first, or should you mix rice with eggs before frying? Neither adding eggs nor rice to the pan first is the correct way. You should mix these two ingredients together before adding them to the frying pan. This way, the rice grains will be evenly coated, have a beautiful color, and won’t stick to each other.

If you fry or stir-fry the eggs before adding the rice, the eggs won’t evenly stick to the rice grains, resulting in a fried rice dish with a less rich flavor. If you add the rice first, wait for the grains to firm up, and then add the eggs, the eggs also won’t evenly stick to the rice.

Ingredients:

1 bowl of white rice

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

A slice of butter

Chopped scallions, minced onions, pepper, MSG.

Vegetable oil

Instructions:

First, pour the cold rice into a large bowl, add 2 egg yolks, and mix well so that the eggs evenly stick to the rice grains.

Sauté the scallions with vegetable oil, add the rice mixed with eggs to the pan. Remember to use high heat, stir quickly and evenly. When the rice grains firm up, add a little butter to add a fragrant and creamy taste to the dish.

When the eggs are dry and stick to the rice, season with sesame oil, pepper, and MSG. Transfer the rice to a plate, sprinkle chopped scallions on top, and it’s done.

Some other notes:

Depending on personal taste and the season, you can adjust the accompanying ingredients for fried rice such as: fried rice with pickled cabbage, seafood fried rice, mixed fried rice, Nha Trang pandan leaf fried rice, pineapple fried rice…

To add extra crispiness to the dish, you can take a small portion of cold rice, mix it with crispy frying powder, and fry it until golden brown. After the fried rice is done, mix it together. Or, for a quicker option, some people suggest using crushed burnt rice (available in packages), slightly crumbled, and lightly stir-frying it.

Prep the ingredients in advance and cut the pomegranate seeds evenly to quickly cook and make the dish more colorful and attractive. After finishing, adding a little chopped scallions, sprinkle some pepper to enhance the flavor of the fried rice.

Frequently asked questions

The basic ingredients are white rice, eggs, sesame oil, butter, scallions, onions, pepper, MSG, and vegetable oil. However, you can also add extra ingredients like crispy frying powder, pomegranate seeds, or crushed burnt rice for a unique twist.

First, mix cold rice with egg yolks in a large bowl. Sauté scallions in vegetable oil, then add the rice and egg mixture to the pan on high heat, stirring quickly and evenly. Once the rice grains firm up, add butter for extra flavor. When the eggs are dry and stuck to the rice, season with sesame oil, pepper, and MSG. Finally, transfer to a plate and sprinkle with chopped scallions.

Absolutely! You can adjust the ingredients based on your personal taste and the season. Try adding pickled cabbage, seafood, or pandan leaf for a unique flavor. You can also experiment with different types of rice, such as brown or wild rice, for a healthier option.

Adding ingredients like pomegranate seeds, chopped scallions, or crushed burnt rice can make your dish more colorful and visually appealing. You can also use different types of vegetables or meat to add variety to your fried rice.