Stir fried to savory perfection, fried rice is foodie comfort food! Whether it be an Indonesian Nasi Goreng made with black rice or Chinese-style fried rice with Jasmati® Rice, using RiceSelect® you can make your meal unforgettable! Take a look at more recipe ideas in our guide to making gourmet fried rice using different rice varieties and a wide array of ingredients.
You may also want to try your hand at frying rice in another way using arborio rice. For a fried rendition of risotto, try our classic Arancini Recipe. Find all of the information you need to know like how long to cook arborio rice, the perfect ratio of water and rice and more on our Arborio Rice page to make your own arancini at home.
Fried Rice is a very simple dish that has become a cuisine found all around the world. Originally a way to use leftovers, this meal is a great way to extend the life of your ingredients and make a quick meal that will satisfy you in under 30 minutes.
Though it is an easy dish, there are a few tips and tricks to consider that will help you reconsider ordering takeout everytime:
Use Leftover Rice: fried rice is best made with rice that was leftover from the Ginger Chicken with Broccoli Recipe you made two nights ago, as the dried out grains will be able to soak up the sauce and flavor better than fresh rice.
Keep your ingredients simple: This recipe does not call for an extensive list of ingredients, because in this case- less is more. What matters is that you choose the right ingredients that will pair well together for a balanced meal.
Use a Wok: Using a Wok or at least a very big skillet will allow all of the ingredients to cook evenly and gives you plenty of room to mix it all together without fear of your shrimp going overboard.
Sauces: This recipe leaves you room to get creative with your sauce choice. Along with soy sauce, adding oyster sauce, and fish sauce will give your rice a boost of flavor. However, make sure you use these ingredients in moderation, as they can easily overpower your dish.
Looking for a new dinner idea? Try our: shrimp and rice recipe.