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re: Homemade fried rice?

Posted on 1/28/19 at 5:43 pm to
Posted by VOR
New Orleans
Member since Apr 2009
68769 posts
Posted on 1/28/19 at 5:43 pm to
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The rice needs to be a day or two old.


that's the ticket.

only God knows how old the rice is that's re-used in most Chinese restaurants.
Posted by SmokedBrisket2018
Member since Jun 2018
1544 posts
Posted on 1/28/19 at 6:06 pm to
quote:

sweetness


That hoisin sauce adds a little sweetness, but yeah for sure carrots would add sweetness.
Posted by SmokedBrisket2018
Member since Jun 2018
1544 posts
Posted on 1/28/19 at 6:08 pm to
I have used fresh rice and put it on a pan uncovered in my fridge for 2 hours and noticed absolutely no difference from rice that is a day old.
Posted by Sailorjerry
Lafitte
Member since Sep 2013
852 posts
Posted on 1/28/19 at 6:29 pm to
This is the secret for outstanding FR, Shichimi Togarashi by House Spice, makes it taste just like good restaurant rice
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
34491 posts
Posted on 1/30/19 at 2:32 pm to
What's that thick sauce on your rice?
Posted by SmokedBrisket2018
Member since Jun 2018
1544 posts
Posted on 1/30/19 at 3:23 pm to
quote:

What's that thick sauce on your rice?



Hoisin
Posted by andouille
A table near a waiter.
Member since Dec 2004
11532 posts
Posted on 1/30/19 at 3:34 pm to
Secret ingredient on my fried rice that gets raves, a very small quantity of 5 spice powder. It sets the aromatics off.

And thanks to my friend Lee Chen for the tip.
This post was edited on 1/30/19 at 4:03 pm
Posted by SmokedBrisket2018
Member since Jun 2018
1544 posts
Posted on 1/30/19 at 6:40 pm to
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5 spice powder


I need to check it out.

When I make mine I sometimes leave about a serving and a half for me and add chili garlic sauce to my portion. I don't do it every time but if I am in mood for spice I do it.
Posted by Wolfy782
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2018
136 posts
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:30 am to
When I was younger I worked at a Panda Express inside of universal studios in Los Angeles. We steamed the rice. spread it out on a baking sheet and put it in the walk in until it was completely cooled. Break the rice up so there are no clumps. Heat the wok up. Put oil (vegetable, canola) put beaten eggs in. Add the rice. Add sesame oil and soy sauce. Add frozen peas and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. You have to constantly move it around on high heat for about 5 minutes.
Posted by Wolfy782
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2018
136 posts
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:32 am to
It just has to be cooled. I worked at Panda Express back in the day. It didn’t take 2 days lol
Posted by SmokedBrisket2018
Member since Jun 2018
1544 posts
Posted on 1/31/19 at 1:06 pm to
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It didn’t take 2 days lol


I agree. I do mine on pan in fridge for 2 hours or so.
Posted by Caplewood
Atlanta
Member since Jun 2010
39465 posts
Posted on 1/31/19 at 1:11 pm to
its not about it being cold, its about being dry so that it doesnt just resteam
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
44380 posts
Posted on 1/31/19 at 1:53 pm to
Haven't tried 5 spice powder. Will try that. I'm addicted to schewan peppercorns added along with a bunch of sesame oil.
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