Recipe for Fried Rice is just a formula

by Sarah J. Gim, Posted Apr 16th 2007 @ 9:02AM

There are certain things for which a recipe seems silly because it's more of a formula with variables rather than a specific set of ingredients and techniques -- a salad, sandwiches, casseroles, and in the case of Asian cuisine, fried rice. Fried rice is just something you throw together, pulling various ingredients from whatever choices you have in the fridge. You start with a base of leftover rice, then go from there. Meat? Pick one from what you have. Vegetables? Use whatever you have. Seasoning? Well, this one is a little tricky, but it always comes down to your personal preference. Jaden of food blog Steamy Kitchen always uses fish sauce, but I simply splash in some soy sauce, butter, and of course, my favorite hot sauce, sriracha.

Filed Under: Vegetarian, On the Blogs, Ingredients, How To
Tags: asia, asian cooking recipes, asian food, beef, chinese cooking, chinese food, comfort food, condiments, dinner, eggs, fish, fried rice, FriedRice, grains, lunch, pork, poultry, rice, shellfish, spices, vegetables, wok

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4-17-2007 @7:35AM thekevinmonster said... Oh wow, I just made fried rice last night! You're right, it's like griddle hash... you make it with whatever's around.

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4-17-2007 @11:12AM Carolyn said... I like to make my fried rice like the hibachi places do: with margarine, soy sauce and sesame seeds along with whatever else is laying around. And don't forget the scrambled eggs!
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