Add any leftovers in your fridge to your fried rice.
Fried rice is a ubiquitous staple of American-Chinese cuisine. Since you can add just about anything you can think of, fried rice is ideal for at-home customization. Use up any leftover cooked meat or vegetables with this simple, filling dish. Fried rice is most often made with cold rice. As the rice cools, it becomes dry and hard, making it easier to fry. Warm rice has the tendency to turn mushy, instead of crispy, when fried. High heat and a generous amount of oil is the key to frying warm rice.
Instructions
1. Fluff the rice with fork. Leave the rice uncovered after you fluff it. Allow it to cool as much as possible.
2. Coat the bottom of a large frying pan or wok with oil. Heat the oil over high medium-heat.
3. When the oil begins to crackle, add the rice. Add the rice to the pan and break up any large chunks with your spoon. Season the rice with salt and pepper.
4. Fry the rice, stirring it to evenly coat it in oil. Allow the rice to fry, undisturbed, until it becomes crispy, about five minutes. It may take longer for the rice to become crispy, depending on how wet it is.
5. Add any cooked meat, vegetables or eggs to the rice. Stir to combine the ingredients and allow the dish to cook until all ingredients are heated through and most of the moisture has evaporated.
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