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Fried rice is not a dish. It’s a blueprint for many, many dishes and can be made with virtually any leftovers in your fridge. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

~ J. Kenji L\u00f3pez-Alt ~<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I found this quote about Fried Rice on one of the few YouTube channels I follow – that of J. Kenji L\u00f3pez-Alt<\/a>. As I mentioned in my Two-Minute Mayonnaise post<\/a>, L\u00f3pez-Alt is the son of a geneticist and immunologist, and the grandson of a chemist. He is a renowned chef, food writer, and Chief Culinary Advisor for Serious Eats<\/a>. This is the chef to follow if you are looking for effective cooking techniques and recipes that work. I have watched his video<\/a> on turning food scraps from the fridge into fried rice many times. It has given me lots of ideas and the confidence to try to turn leftovers into a delicious hot meal.<\/p>\n

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If you can find leftovers in your fridge, you can make Fried Rice. And it’s really up to you what you put into it. If you don’t like eggs, or you are vegan, don’t worry. You need some leftover rice, some aromatics like onion or garlic, a few veggies and some optional form of protein. Have you guiltily been staring at some wilting herbs and a gnarly carrot at the bottom of your fridge? This is your chance to use those fridge scraps! Take them out, chop them up and get ready for a tasty meal using one pan only. This is a win-win sort of dish. Don’t be scared to experiment ( J. Kenji L\u00f3pez-Alt is very good at experimenting) and feel free to improvise.<\/p>\n

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The basics<\/h4>\n

It is probably easiest to use a wok to make Fried Rice, but if you don’t have one, or are too lazy to wash it afterwards, just use a large non-stick pan. You can use cold leftover rice (homemade, or from a take-away restaurant) or you can use a pre-cooked packet of rice. I have even used some pre-cooked frozen rice that comes complete with fried onions and peas! \"SavouryMany people use spring onions (green onions or scallions) in their Fried Rice, but I use normal white onion. A little bit of chopped garlic, ginger or chilli is also lovely, but if you are eating this at the office or don’t like spicy food, you can leave it out. The protein you use is also up to you. Scrambled egg, ham, bacon, leftover chicken and tofu are all valid options or just make it vegetarian. You can also choose to just season it with salt, or add soy sauce, or flavour-enhancing seasoning such as MSG or chicken bouillon powder. And you really don’t have to eat your yummy Fried Rice with chopsticks, unless you want to!<\/p>\n

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Fried Rice<\/h2>\n
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Basic directions to make Fried Rice with leftover rice and any ingredients you can find in your fridge.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Lunch, Main Course<\/span><\/div>
Keyword: <\/span>Egg fried rice, Fried Rice<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Author: <\/span>Melby<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>