Fried Rice
HISTORY AND CUSTOMS
Believed to originated in the Sui dynasty (589 – 618 AD) in the city of Yangzhou. The eastern part of the Jiangsu province. Fried rice is believed to be made of leftover vegetables and meat from that week's previous meals. The chinese prefer to eat plain rice rather than rice with anything on/in it; so fried rice is eaten more out of choice than necessity. Fried rice can be made with various ingredients, whether their fresh or not. There are many different types/cuisines of fried rice.These include; Chicken fried rice, Pork fried rice, Shrimp fried rice, Quick fried rice and even Island style fried rice.
INGREDIENTS
4 Cups cold, cooked white rice
2 Tablespoons oil, divided 1 Small onion, peeled and chopped 2 Cloves garlic, peeled and minced ½ Pound (about 5 to 6 pieces) Chinese sausages, diced \¼ Pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 Cup sweet peas, thawed 2 Tablespoons soy sauce ¼ Cup green onions, chopped salt and pepper to taste 2 Eggs, lightly beaten |
DIRECTIONS1. In a bowl, break cold rice to separate grains.
2. In a wok or wide skillet over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until limp. Add sausages and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Add shrimp and cook until color changes to pink. Add green peas and cook until heated through. Remove from pan and keep warm. 3. In the pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat until almost smoking. Add rice and cook, spreading the rice on entire cooking surface of pan, for about 45 seconds or until grains start to sizzle and then toss to redistribute. Repeat a few times until rice is heated through. 4. Add sausage and shrimp mixture, soy sauce and green onions. Toss gently to combine. Season with salt to taste and generously with pepper. 5. Make a large well in the middle of rice and add the eggs. Allow eggs to set for about 1 minute and then break into pieces with back of spoon. Continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes and then stir into the rice. Serve hot. |
SOURCES
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Parkson, Rhonda. "The Low Down on Fried Rice." About.com Food. About.com, 10 Dec. 2014. Web. 18 Feb. 2016.
Lalaine. "Yang Chow Fried Rice." Kawaling Pinoy. Kawaling Pinoy, 20 Dec. 2014. Web. 16 Feb. 2016.
Parkson, Rhonda. "The Low Down on Fried Rice." About.com Food. About.com, 10 Dec. 2014. Web. 18 Feb. 2016.