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Writer's pictureH. Tak Cheung

Recipe: Fried rice with frozen vegetable mix

This fried rice can be prepared in just 5 minutes. This dish offers a tasty and nutritious way to satisfy your hunger, matching the speed and convenience of commercially prepared foods. However, it's healthier and more flavorful since you can customize it to suit your personal taste preferences.


Ingredients (serving for 2)

  • Large eggs -3 (beaten)

  • Cooked jasmine rice that has been stored in the refrigerator for 24 hours or longer

  • Frozen vegetable mix (green beans, sweet corn, sweet peas, and carrots) - 1/2 cup

  • Canola oil - 2 tablespoons (or any oil of your preference)

  • Salt

  • Ground black pepper

  • Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon or as desired

  • Portobello mushrooms, chopped - 1/2 cup (optional)

  • Scallions, diced - 2 tablespoons (optional)





Steps

  1. Heat the wok over high heat until it is preheated.

  2. Add 2 tablespoons of canola oil to the wok.

  3. Heat the oil until it reaches a gentle smoking point.

  4. Reduce the heat and let the oil gently smoke for about 15 seconds (see the recipe video for more details)

  5. Return the heat to high.

  6. Introduce the eggs into the wok.

  7. Use the wok spatula to move the cooked egg towards the center of the wok.

  8. Break the cooked eggs into large pieces as desired.

  9. Incorporate 3 cups of cooked jasmine rice.

  10. Utilize the ground meat masher to break up the rice (refer to the video for more details).

  11. Add the frozen vegetables directly from the freezer.

  12. Thoroughly stir-fry the ingredients (watch the videos for more details).

  13. Season the eggs with salt, pepper, oyster sauce, soy sauce, or to taste.

  14. Adjust the flavor by using these three seasoning agents to your preference.

  15. The total cooking time should be approximately 7 minutes.


Afterthoughts


Fried rice is straightforward and effortless to prepare. The optimal method for making fried rice is by using a fried rice template, which I have detailed in this article, covering various elements of an effective fried rice template. Please review this template either before or after preparing your first fried rice. The template will highlight the important aspects to consider when planning your fried rice.


There are numerous methods for preparing fried rice. The texture of the rice is often regarded by many, including myself, as the most crucial aspect of fried rice. When planning to make fried rice, it's essential to consider the texture or the rice (such as the crispiness of the rice) before deciding on other ingredients to include. The ingredients you choose and the seasoning techniques you employ will greatly influence the texture of the fried rice. (See this fried rice template for more details.) In many respects, achieving the perfect texture is key to enhancing the flavor. Through some experimentation, you can discover the fried rice you prefer most and make modifications and adjustments depending on your cooking situation. This is what makes home cooking creative, fun, and exciting!


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