## Classic Fried Rice Recipe

## Classic Fried Rice Recipe

## Classic Fried Rice Recipe

### Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (preferably jasmine), or about 2 1/2 cups leftover rice

- 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, divided

- 3 large eggs, beaten

- 5 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped

- 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated or finely chopped

- 4 scallions (white, pale green, and dark green parts separated), thinly sliced

- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

- 1 teaspoon kosher salt

- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

- 1/4 teaspoon MSG (optional)

- 1/3 cup frozen peas

- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Rice:**

   - Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil.

   - Rinse the rice thoroughly in a strainer until the water runs almost clear.

   - Cook the rice in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain using a fine-mesh strainer.

   - Steam the rice until it's cooked through but still slightly al dente (about 15 minutes). It should have a drier feel than normal steamed rice. Let it cool to room temperature and refrigerate until ready to use.

2. **Cook the Eggs:**

   - Heat a large wok or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over high heat.

   - Add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl it around to coat the wok.

   - Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, breaking them up into small pieces, until they're cooked through but not browned (about 1 minute). Transfer to a plate and set aside.

3. **Stir-Fry the Rice:**

   - In the same wok over high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.

   - Cook the grated garlic and ginger, tossing constantly, until fragrant and the garlic begins to brown (about 30 seconds).

   - Add the white and pale green scallion parts and cook until softened (about 1 minute).

   - Add the cooked rice and immediately toss to combine.

   - Stir-fry the rice, constantly stirring, until no clumps remain and you begin to hear some light popping sounds from the rice toasting (2 to 3 minutes).

4. **Season and Finish:**

   - Add the cooked eggs back to the wok and mix them with the rice.

   - Season with soy sauce, granulated sugar, kosher salt, white pepper, and MSG (if using).

   - Toss everything together until well combined.

   - Add the frozen peas and continue to stir-fry until heated through.

   - Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter.

5. **Serve:**

   - Garnish with the dark green scallion parts.

   - Serve your delicious homemade fried rice hot!

Enjoy your homemade fried rice! Feel free to customize it by adding your favorite vegetables, protein, or other ingredients. 😊

For more variations and ideas, you can also check out these recipes:

- [Delish's Best Fried Rice Recipe](https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a25325036/how-to-make-fried-rice/)

- [The Kitchn's Easy Fried Rice Recipe](https://www.thekitchn.com/fried-rice-recipe-23652991)

- [wikiHow's 5 Ways to Make Fried Rice](https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Fried-Rice) ⁴⁵⁶

(1) Best Fried Rice Recipe - How To Make Perfect Fried Rice - Delish. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a25325036/how-to-make-fried-rice/.

(2) Easy Fried Rice Recipe (Ready in 15 Minutes!) | The Kitchn. https://www.thekitchn.com/fried-rice-recipe-23652991.

(3) 5 Ways to Make Fried Rice - wikiHow. https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Fried-Rice.

(4) The Best Fried Rice You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNhVv7fmSE.

(5) HOW TO MAKE A DELICIOUS CHINESE FRIED RICE RECIPE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYh2Ju4MfYE.

(6) 5 Minutes EASY Egg Fried Rice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH__o17xHls.

(7) Getty Images. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/norwood-ma-roadside-fried-rice-at-1947-an-indian-restaurant-news-photo/1236005019.