Fried rice with egg is the simplest and at once most demanding discipline of Chinese cooking. From few ingredients – rice, egg, spring onion – comes a dish that lives on technique.
The key is “wok hei”, the “breath of the wok”: high heat and cold day-old rice so the grains stay separate and take on a smoky aroma.
Servings2
Time15 min
LevelEasy
Ingredients
Cooked, cold rice400 g
Eggs3
Spring onions3
Soy sauce★2 tbsp
Sesame oil★1 tsp
White pepper1 pinch
Oil2 tbsp
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
1
Heat the wok strongly, scramble in the eggs and let them set.
2
Add the cold rice and fry, tossing constantly, until the grains separate.
3
Season with soy sauce and white pepper.
4
Fold in spring onion and sesame oil.
5
Serve hot immediately.
Make it original
A good light soy sauce and toasted sesame oil make the difference. Available in the Asia Boutique.
