Fried rice how to make it like the takeaway ???

shelley234

Hi i have tried to make fried rice to taste the same as a take away but cant get it right,

Any sugestions ????

Cocacoladdict

have you been using cold dry rice? the best fried rice is made using rice cooked the day before and stored in the fridge

shelley234

have you been using cold dry rice? the best fried rice is made using rice cooked the day before and stored in the fridge

OOO I have never tried that I will give it a go, do u cook in a wok ??

TheFinalThird

have you been using cold dry rice? the best fried rice is made using rice cooked the day before and stored in the fridge

OOO I have never tried that I will give it a go, do u cook in a wok ??

That's the way they do it at my favorite chinese restaurant, "Wok you dog."

katy_trail

rice vinegar.

also if you cook the brown rice with a little fish sauce or oil, chicken both, garlic and seasonings it has enough flavor to stand in for white rice.

jennifer_a00

I was going to say cold rice, but somebody already did. I have made it with cold and warm, and it's way better using cold!

AuntieMC

bump

agthorn

Ditto to the day-old cold rice. Use sesame oil and don't stir too much. Soy sauce at the end.

victoria4321

Yup the trick is cold rice and enough oil so it doesnt stick. Finish it with some toasted sesame oil too. An fyi though, its not any healthier if you make it at home

bedoozled

This recipe works really well! http://chinesefood.about.com/od/ricefried/r/friedricechix.htm Cold rice is really important - it keeps the grains separate - so I usually use leftover rice from ordering in. I even used leftover basmati from indian delivery last time, and it worked great! I use fish sauce instead of oyster sauce, and change up the amounts of seasonings/types of veggies depending on how I feel : )

NZhellkat

I use basmati rice as it is the healthiest and I can microwave it just hours before using it. Using a wok I cook my meat first, then peppers and onions and mushrooms. Put that aside then heat the rice, add soya sauce and Worcestershire sauce and some Cox red sauce for heat. Once everything is mixed evenly add the meat and vegies back in and stir them in. Can add egg strips too if you like. I use chicken and pork most. Hubby loves it.

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HypersonicFitNess

My husband is a retired chef and can throw down on fried rice -- here's what he says

Rice must be made per instructions and chilled overnight in the fridge (rice should have only been cooked ONLY 3/4 of the way the day before; ie if directions say simmer 20 minutes, you should only simmer 15 and cool down immediately)

Add carrots, celery, onions, snow peas, regular peas, (any veg you want) and any protein

Scramble some eggs on the side

Use sesame seed oil - heat in wok (preferably); heat on med-high until very hot
Scramble your eggs - remove from the wok and set aside
Add more sesame seed oil
Saute vegetables (and any proteins like chicken, shrimp, etc)
pull out and set aside
Add more sesame seed oil; throw in rice
Stir rice occasionally (you don't want it to burn); but start getting brown
Take 1 TBSP of tomato paste or ketchup and throw in (this caramelizes the rice)
continue sitrring add a little pepper, garlic and keep stirring (DO NOT ADD SALT)
Add 1 tsp of soy sauce at a time and taste until it is to your liking
By this time the rice should almost be done
Add vegetables and eggs (and cooked proteins you were adding)

buzzcockgirl

yum*bump*yum

WendyTerry420

Yup the trick is cold rice and enough oil so it doesnt stick. Finish it with some toasted sesame oil too. An fyi though, its not any healthier if you make it at home

But it's a LOT cheaper!

67butterfly

This works best when you use cold leftover rice, but I usually just cook the rice and use it if i don't have any in the fridge. I use a tablespoon or so of bacon grease to stir fry the rice in. I think the bacon grease is the best flavoring for fried rice. After it's heated up, I add a good amount of soy sauce until it looks and tastes right. Then add some diced ham, scrambled up eggs. A handfull of frozen peas. Then last i'll put in some thinly sliced green onions. It's not the healthiest thing, but just eat in moderation and you'll be fine. I have made this without the bacon grease, but i think the bacon grease adds just that right flavor, especially if you don't add ham to it.

coolraul07

*bump* for future reference

My husband is a retired chef and can throw down on fried rice -- here's what he says

Rice must be made per instructions and chilled overnight in the fridge (rice should have only been cooked ONLY 3/4 of the way the day before; ie if directions say simmer 20 minutes, you should only simmer 15 and cool down immediately)

Add carrots, celery, onions, snow peas, regular peas, (any veg you want) and any protein

Scramble some eggs on the side

Use sesame seed oil - heat in wok (preferably); heat on med-high until very hot
Scramble your eggs - remove from the wok and set aside
Add more sesame seed oil
Saute vegetables (and any proteins like chicken, shrimp, etc)
pull out and set aside
Add more sesame seed oil; throw in rice
Stir rice occasionally (you don't want it to burn); but start getting brown
Take 1 TBSP of tomato paste or ketchup and throw in (this caramelizes the rice)
continue sitrring add a little pepper, garlic and keep stirring (DO NOT ADD SALT)
Add 1 tsp of soy sauce at a time and taste until it is to your liking
By this time the rice should almost be done
Add vegetables and eggs (and cooked proteins you were adding)

shelley234

My husband is a retired chef and can throw down on fried rice -- here's what he says

Rice must be made per instructions and chilled overnight in the fridge (rice should have only been cooked ONLY 3/4 of the way the day before; ie if directions say simmer 20 minutes, you should only simmer 15 and cool down immediately)

Add carrots, celery, onions, snow peas, regular peas, (any veg you want) and any protein

Scramble some eggs on the side

Use sesame seed oil - heat in wok (preferably); heat on med-high until very hot
Scramble your eggs - remove from the wok and set aside
Add more sesame seed oil
Saute vegetables (and any proteins like chicken, shrimp, etc)
pull out and set aside
Add more sesame seed oil; throw in rice
Stir rice occasionally (you don't want it to burn); but start getting brown
Take 1 TBSP of tomato paste or ketchup and throw in (this caramelizes the rice)
continue sitrring add a little pepper, garlic and keep stirring (DO NOT ADD SALT)
Add 1 tsp of soy sauce at a time and taste until it is to your liking
By this time the rice should almost be done
Add vegetables and eggs (and cooked proteins you were adding)

Thank you, well that tomorows dinner sorted xxxx

Melo1966

Yum
What are you planning to use for the bbq pork?

Kymmu

Bump to make with riced cauliflower!

babynew

I've done it with frozen brown rice from TJ's,but I like the Cauliflower Idea from Kymmu
Tnanks :flowerforyou:

KFL130

I really like this recipe. The sesame oil gives it great flavor. I use whole grain brown rice & skip the chili oil & sesame seeds. My kids eat it w/ sweet & sour. Yum! It helps to use leftover rice so it is more dried out.

http://bethenny.com/recipes/view/3160893/use-what-you-have-un-fried-rice

SherryTeach

Yup the trick is cold rice and enough oil so it doesnt stick. Finish it with some toasted sesame oil too. An fyi though, its not any healthier if you make it at home

But it's a LOT cheaper!

I don't know about cheaper. In my former life, I used to call the Chinese restaurant in my neighborhood on my way home from work and have my pork fried rice waiting for me. It was about $6.99 and I got at least 3 meals out of it, even when I was eating more than I do now. But my real downfall was the lemon chicken. . . deep fried and sweet!

holliesmith9484

Here is a quick trick if you don't have any chilled rice: it is still low-cal:

Use the Hamburger Helper Chicken Fried Rice, mix in your own steamed veggies right before it's done. I use broccoli, mushrooms, fresh spinach, and zucchini.

Not only it is delicious, but my 3 teenage boys LOVE IT!! I am a vegetarian, so I don't add any meat, but you could add the chicken or even shrimp to it.