I'm right here in Cajun Country. I've been cooking asian food for 35 years. At work everyone I've worked with for 3 decades knows how to roll eggrolls!! Last week I decided to make shrimp fried rice but instead of bringing my woks I did it on our flattop. The plant has blessed us with a Viking 6 burner with a flat top!! We used Louisiana medium grain cooked the day before and dried in the fridge over night. Well I cooked 10 cups of raw rice and let me tell you, that rice was awesome!!! 15 plant workers al went crazy for it!! I really loved your video and am now a subscriber!! Keep up the good work!! BTW - your knife skills are awesome!!
In my experience, the finger only works when cooking rice on the stove. I normally use a pressure cooker for rice now though. For any type of white rice the ratio of rice and water is 1:1 by volume. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes, then rest 10 minutes before venting for long grain and jasmine rice, 13 minutes for short or medium grain rice. Basmati would probably be shorter because it has a thinner cross section, probably 8-9 minutes. I don't normally make fried rice on the flat top because I have a wok and a high BTU burner for it since my Filipino girlfriend insists that fried rice should be made in a wok and not on a flat top. I have tried it both ways and the wok results in a better end product faster if you're only serving 2-4 people. For larger crowds the flat top is faster just because of the larger surface area. It's different though because the flat top doesn't have the super high heat that the wok has. They're both good, just very different styles of fried rice.
I'm a big basmati rice fan. I believe it is traditionally used more with Indian cuisine vs Jasmine is more Thai and Asian cuisine. I like the idea of blending together for this.
Those instructions were awesome answered so many questions I have had about how best to make fried rice on the griddle which is my favorite You videos are.the best
Excellent video! Here are a few of my techniques: - I leave rice in the fridge uncovered to dry. - The “finger measurement” is totally dependent on the size and shape of the container and the amount of rice you’re cooking. Much better to measure by cups. - I agree that day-of rice tastes better because it’s fresher, i.e., it’s not stale. - Cooking it the day of and letting it sit for a couple of hours works well but it also helps if you cook with slightly less water, maybe 5-10% less depending on the rice. - I’ve had really good success with this even when using sushi rice which is a very sticky rice. - Totally agree with your cooking technique. Rice goes on first and on the hot side. This gives it time to heat through and get lightly toasted which gives you the closest thing to the Wok Hei achieved with a very hot Wok that you will get on a griddle. I see so many people that cook the veggies and protein first then toss the cold rice on top of it. - Because the rice hasn’t been lightly toasted they end up dumping on a cup of soy sauce to darken it before they’ve even finished the cooking. - Sesame oil at the end! Yes! Absolutely! Sesame oil isn’t a cooking oil, it’s a finishing oil and can burn quickly. - As for MSG, it’s easily available in every grocery store I’ve even been in as Accent. Accent isn’t quite as nice as the imported (I use Sasa brand “Gourmet Powder” from Amazon) buts it’s still decent. A couple of large pinches is great in fried rice. - Something you might try is using about a tablespoon of Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) right at the end. Make a pit in the middle of the rice and add the wine directly to the griddle. Let sizzle for a few seconds and the mix. It adds a very nice background to the rice.
Thanks for this comment....I wlil try that... I honestly miss spoke, when saying not readily available I wanted to say most homes/cabinets dont have it in their pantry. Available in grocery stores...absolutely...I did not catch that when editing...what I ment and how it was delivered completely opposite
My rice cooker is my most used appliance. I set the timer the night before for oatmeal, and set it again for rice when I get home from work. I love it👍
You gotta try Bachan’s original Japanese BBQ sauce for rice wether hibachi or stir fry style. Flavor is amazing and it’s not over salty like soy. You can use quite a bit and it’s not over bearing. I use it on everything when cooking rice, veggies and the meat for stir fry. Total game changer !!
Thanks for this, just put my order in, been looking for something to spice up my fried rice game for awhile and I've always been curious about this sauce but never took the leap.
Dear FT King , first off as the new owner of a BS griddle, THANK YOU for this tutorial. With your instructions, I’m pretty certain I can make some great rice. I do have one question for you = my griddle is the 22” type with the collapsible legs (small family). If I’m going to make meats (sirloin and chicken), and perhaps a side of veggies, do I cook the rice 1st then take it off and continue with the meats and veggies? If the rice gets cold while I’m cooking the meats and veggies - do I just put it back on the griddle before eating it? I really don’t want to mess this up, especially as a first timer. TIA
Your title is very accurate. My previous attempts at making fried rice sucked. So I carefully followed your tutorial while using basmati rice. The only change was that I added some shrimp. The fried rice is absolutely fantastic! I just can't believe that I made this, being so clueless about cooking Chinese food. It is probably the best fried rice I have every eaten, and better than most if not all that I have had from Chinese restaurants. I have a much smaller stove top griddle that goes over two burners, so I made quite a mess but it was well worth it. Thank you!
Thats great to hear..funny the some comments say this is horrific blah blah...then I get these.....crazy world we live in...for a griddle style base fried rice...i would pick this over anything I have had at restaurants...different ingredients and cooking methods could make it better of course...but its a great base...that was the whole point...to help people struggling
Gotta say, I've done fried rice a handful of times and the family always loves it, but I've noticed a couple of times how the texture wasn't what I thought it should be. At best, I was inconsistent with how I prepared the rice, so I've been wanting to nail this part down better lately. Now that I'm focused on the MOST important part lol, the end result turned out way better for me! This is a really good video man, thanks to you and the family and Happy Labor Day to you guys
US Chinese restaurants frequently use 1/2 jasmine 1/2 long-grain white for their fried rice. I love Thai fried rice and am pretty sure they use 100% jasmine. Refrigerate the cooked rice overnight to keep let it dry out a bit and give it the not-sticky texture you're used to.
Great video man! Here's a few tips from a Chinese-American who has eaten a lot of fried rice across my lifetime: 1) You should not have poured the sauces (soy/oyster/etc) over the rice. Typically when we make fried rice in a wok, we tilt the wok and then pour the sauce onto the top side of the pan, allowing it to "flow" down around into the rice. This caramelizes the sauce and also keeps the rice from becoming soggy. Doing it this way allows the sauce to cook and thicken up just slightly before it reaches the rice, giving it both flavor and the color we're looking for. Since this is being cooked on a flat-top, I'd probably do that well method you used with the butter/garlic and drop the sauces into the middle of the well, letting it hit the flat top directly before it spreads out into the rice. 2) The same goes for the egg as I mentioned above. Pouring that egg over the rice introduces too much moisture/liquid to the rice, possibly making it a bit soggy. Typically we cook the egg first since it literally finishes in 30 seconds. We take it out, put it to the side and then incorporate it later once the rice has had some time to sit in the wok/flat-top. 3) Try shallots next time instead of onions/scallions. Use the scallions for garnish after the rice has been plated or toss in your diced scallions 30secs before you take the rice off the flat-top or wok. 4) White pepper instead of black pepper 5) MSG is not a bad idea (lots of Chinese restaurants use this seasoning). Not too much since the soy sauces will also add a bit of saltiness.
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Thank you. People who can’t be bothered to learn how to cook properly (especially when preparing dishes from other cultures) before making instructional videos are sort of doing a disservice. There is zero chance this rice isn’t soggy. It’s called fried rice for a reason, and almost everything done in this video is effectively steaming the rice. Egg lightly fried first, set aside. 20-30 seconds. You only want it to brown slightly after adding it to the rice. If you want to fry it simultaneously, fine, but you do it separately and incorporate after. Oils/oyster sauce to a smoking hot surface before adding the rice, which should be cooked the day prior and chilled thoroughly overnight. This gives it the necessary time to dry out. And there is no “medium heat” crap when it comes to fried rice. You want carbon steel and want it hot. Like hot hot. That rice should take no more than 3-4 minutes once it’s on. Oils/oyster sauce, add rice, fry 1-2 minutes. Incorporate fried egg. If you want to add other vegetables (save scallions), prep and slightly undercook them prior to starting the rice and throw them in around the time you’re adding the egg. If you absolutely insist on adding a little butter, which you really shouldn’t add, you do it now. Minimal amount as it will soften your rice. You don’t add it at the beginning because the heat needed to properly fry rice will ruin the flavor. I like to simply pre-fry my egg in a decent amount of butter. Adds all the flavor without affecting the rice. You can also add any fully cooked protein at this time. Fry another 30 seconds or so, toss in your soy sauce and give the rice a vigorous stir. This helps separate any remaining clumps. Add finely chopped scallions, green parts only. 15-30 seconds. Good to go.
You've done a better job with explaining much of the underlying detail of why and how to produce a better outcome than is often done on these channels. As we've talked before, I think a lot of folks do heated rice, forgetting it's supposed to be fried which gives that slightly crispy texture without being dried out excessively. That's where your comment about griddle temp was significant. Glad you talked about the huge mistake of chopping the rice kernels into frisky bits.............ugh!! I'm with you on the egg portion, no surprise there eh(?)............the work it in soft texture adds some creamy mouth feel on top of the fired rice crispy. I'm in the no rinse camp on the rice. A few decades ago I learned how to make good home rice from a Chinese chef. I most often use Jasmin (perhaps because the first real fried rice I had was in Thailand back during the war in VN). I use a normal cooking pot, 1 3/4 cup liquid to one cup rice, not rinsed, as I said, twenty minutes on low after bringing to boil with the lid on, then 10 minutes rest with the lid remaining on. Mine is never clumpy. I do use chicken stock (another flavor layer) rather than water, so that might coat the kernels with a minute amount of fat which would keep down the clumping, perhaps. One thing to consider when advocating for rinsing; the rinsing process does hydrate the rice kernels slightly, so that would explain why you can use less liquid than I do, but end up with a good result as well.
I've been trying to figure out how to make good fried rice for over 25 years. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. This should be the video that every person that is trying to make great fried rice NEEDS TO SEE. BTW, it sounds like you have a wonderful intelligent and helpful loving wife that is 100% with you. That is something that is very hard to find in this world.
Thank you. And I'm glad you did it without adding MSG. I have an allergic reaction to MSG and it shoots my BP way up, so I avoid it. I love fried rice, but always have to ask the restaurant if they use MSG. If they can make mine without it, great. If not then I have to go somewhere else.
I had one of those Aroma rice cookers for over 10 years. It was a great rice cooker until it died. I upgraded to a Zojirushi and man, the difference is night and day. I absolutely love this video because you point out how you aren'tt trying to claim this is how to do proper asian fried rice, but how to make better fried rice on a griddle. Granted, all of these tests and comparisons would 100% improve anyone's asian-style fried rice as well.
Well honestly I appreciate that...truly thats all it is...for beginners or people struggling to get it....its jut an absolute base for better fried rice...thanks bud
I bought an Instant Pot to do rice and other types of cooking and I highly recommend it. Since it pressure cooks the rice it is only in for 4 minutes and then you do a natural release which takes about 15 minutes. You can also pressure-cook baked potatoes which take about 15 minutes to do Pressure cooking makes things more tender and cook faster.
I toast my basmati in the starch unrinsed in a tbsp olive or veg oil per cup of rice for a few minutes until you get that nutty smell, and that whiter sheen on all the rice, then use 1.25 to 1.50 cups water in a rice cooker, then let it sit in the fridge overnight. I find the toasting makes the grains individualize yet even further. I learned that cooking Mexican cuisine. Maybe a little different for fried rice, but I like it. I'll try out y'alls and see how I like it! Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for your work here. I came for the smashburgers and stayed for many more. You got me totally dialed in on the burgers. Thanks. So, in return, something to offer you since you are on the search for the perfect fried rice. In addition to the oyster sauce and soy (which I add the sesame oil to this mixture vs. a seperate step) for a Thai vibe, add a scoop of penut butter and brown sugar. This will also work with the pepper sauce idea. Great work. Thanks for the videos.
You gotta love it when an Anglo can cook fried rice better than most take outs. When we have leftover fried rice from a restaurant my wife will say "Save fried rice. Make it better. Work your magic." Tip : When you add your soy sauce, pour it onto the flat top itself and allow it to carmelize for a few seconds. Now stir it into the fried rice. I have been told this steps leads to Wok Hei. I appreciate your video. What do you think Uncle Roger would say ? Im not sure he would be on board with the chili sauce. I appreciate your video. Produced well. Take care
Thanks so much. I’m half Chinese and I am always experimenting with different styles especially when it come to fried rice. This excellent video has opened new horizons in my thinking and I will apply this knowledge. The only thing is that I’m using a wok on stove top. You’re a wonderful chef and teacher. Thank you 🙏 again
Brother,, First things first. THANK YOU for your service. Fellow Bubblehead retired here checking out your channel. SUBSCRIBED and LIKED! Man, That Rice looks wicked good. Cant wait to try your recipe/method. Served on 4 different boats and the food was always great. BZ to the Cooks! MS/CS what ever they call them now. LOL
I agree....I have been cooking for 47 years....I taught myself a bunch butt I think 1 cup rice to 2 cups of water and bring to a boil reduce heat and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. I always use day old rice that I put in the freezer and I tell you it is individual grains every time. Rice actually absorbs liquid.😊😊
It must be the "Navy" in you, but, this was the best, most complete and thoroughly detailed cooking video I have ever watched! 🏆 I cooked fried rice for the first time ever, after watching your vid, and it was delicious!
First time viewers but just from this video I can confidently say you have better knive skills than most cooks/prep guys iv ever seen 😂 keep it up man 🤙🏻
We had this for dinner tonight! Excellent video. I have always struggled to get fried rice right but you made it soooo easy. Thank you very much for your service!
Thank you I watched one other video and his fried rice got stuck to the griddle and was completely white by the time he was done cooking and no eggs. Yours was much better thank you.
I just made some pork fried rice for a potluck. I use an Instant pot to cook the rice. Very easy method. I was interested in the green onion information. I used Hoisin sauce for the first time. I like it. It was fun watching you cook. Congrats on being a chef in the Navy. Also very interesting how you cooked the egg. Makes sense.
Thanks so much for your hard work and research on this subject. Your instructions were detailed and spot on. You are my go-to guy when it comes to grilling.
yeah...different rices = different measurements....plus not all containers are the same...if I had a 4 qt rice cooker and only cooked 1 cup of rice...the water to rice ratio would not work...more often then not the finger test is perfect in the correct conditions...
You guys are a fantastic duo and I really appreciate the time you took in testing so many methods and flavors. I just subscribed and I cannot wait to try this recipe. PS, thank you for your service!
I always cook the rice in the morning when doing fried rice for dinner. Spread thin on paper towels on a bread pan and leave in the refrigerator during the day to evaporate the moisture. Works perfect every time.
I thought both rices you did were a 100% better than the one's you bought. Looked better and I know the taste was spot on. I remember my grandma cooking rice when I was a kid. It was the basic Mahatma long grain. She always "RINSED" It. (Chalk one up for Amy) then filled the water level an inch above the rice. Brought it to a boil, then reduce to low covered for 20 minutes. Perfect every time. Rice Cookers changed the game. Great Job!
Finally a great video that shows how to properly cook fried rice on a griddle. Thank you for this video as I’ve learned several great tips. I knew when I saw the color of your finished product that you nailed the flavor. I’ve got the flavor down, but my texture is hot garbage. Now I feel like I can get it right!
I recommend some fish sauce. :) I can't have a flat top in my apartment, so I use the nuwave induction wok and it works amazing. In my grocery store they have bags of different mixed veggies which work well, and there is even a bag of a blackened/charred veggies which was freaking amazing!!! Great video. :)
Another reason why you need to wash/rinse rice is there may be bugs in them, like the tiny dead dried bugs. No matter how fresh the rice bag, you're eventually going to find a few.
Great video, fried rice is always a hit, and yours looks great! I will have to try the sweet chili sauce /mirin addition, I love that stuff and normally have it on hand. I have even used the Uncle Ben's ready rice packs, pour them in a bowl, break up any clumps and dump directly on the griddle, seems to work just as well and saves a bunch of time. I know making your own rice is usually better, but the ready rice packs are a cheat code for a quick dinner when you are pressed for time.
Neil, your video which was intended to help cook better rice, therefore, cooking, better fried rice has actually helped me discover why I have a problem when I eat rice. When I eat rice, mostly I white or brown and I cook it to the 2 cups of water to one cup of rice And I always have clumpy rice. Never did I ever think that the rice would stick together while going down through my esophagus which is whyI have a problem eating rice is it gets stuck in my esophagus. I learned two things one to wash my rice, which can help with that and the basmati rice in most of your experiments, looked like it came out, more individual and not clumped together. Thanks for helping me discover my solution to my medical issue lol who knew you could treat esophagus issues as well. Lol.
@@TheFlatTopKing I am most definitely going to try it and I will let you know. Had a great first game but gotta get ready for Florida week after next. GBO VFL 🧡🤍🧡🤍
The 2 cup water to 1 cup rice is the instruction on my rice cooker. Had it for 30 years, love it for more than just rice. Never had a problem with sticky rice with long grain or jasmine. Short grain is the favored rice here in Hawaii and it always clumps. good for using with sauces, but this fried rice recipe definitely needs the more separate grains. Good video for all the information and can't wait to try this.
I always us Basmati rice for my fried rice. If I need to make it the same day, I will spread it out on a sheet pan and I will then put it in the oven for an hour on a "keep warm" setting then put it in the fridge after it cools. I cannot tell a difference between day old and the same day 3 or 4 hour rice. Great tips, I agree with all your tips. I don't use a rice cooker anymore because I like to change texture a bit.
Looks great Neil and Amy, Both of those rice dishes looked super good. Either would be great alone or at as a side dish. Thanks for sharing with us, stay safe and keep up the great videos. Fred.
I use instant white rice with about 1 1/3 cups rice to 1 cup water. I cook it 1 minute, place a cover and remove from heat. I then put a dry towel under parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Once the rice has set for 5 min I spread it out on parchment on cookie sheet. Then place it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. Once it has fully cooled, put in a bowl, fluff with a fork. Keep it cold. Then start your cook! It is perfect every time!
Love fried rice. Saw this video come across my feed and had to subscribe to y'all. Thank for the detailed explanation of the differences in the rices. Very helpful!
I love my old style magnet rice cooker. I have two of them a larger one and a smaller one. The smaller one fits right into my duffle bag and followed me around for years and years traveling TDY in the Army and I made so much stuff in it from rice to stir-fry to steamed stuff to soups to camping style deserts. That thing can do almost anything if you think outside the box with it.
🤣, I dig the intro comment Brotha 🤣👌. Great comparison episode my guy! My pops was half Mexican half Filipino, and I guess that’s why I really understand the importance of rice… especially if you grew up not as well off as other people. As well as most of my Filipino/Hmong/Cambodian/Thai/Laos friends, Rice especially Jasmine rice is a huge staple. The Jasmine rice I use is not that brand, but I have tried it before..and I get that brand if I’m in a pinch when they don’t have my particular go2. The brand of rice might just make a difference, depending on what everyones likings may be, I could be wrong 🤷🏻♂️. For a lot of my stir fry’s or fried rice, I agree the Oyster Sauce is thee game changer. I don’t add the sweet chili, I do add a pinch of sugar to my oyster sauce. But I get it, maybe most people wouldn’t even give oyster sauce a try. I could not go with out my rice cooker, it’s a must. I’ve had one similar to your red one WAY back in the day, and I currently do have an Aroma cooker just like that 1. Super solid episode, Cheers y’all
Looks yummy! I want one of those flat tops so bad. One of these days! Instead of butter & oil, try bacon grease & even putting bacon in the fried rice. It'll knock your socks off! Definitely sesame oil to finish. I've always used Basmati rice.
I cook rice 2-3 times per week, not just for fried rice. I cook on the stovetop and have always gone by my mama's rice recipe - 1 cup of rice to 1 2/3 cup of water. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn down to simmer for 14 min. Turn off and let sit for 10 min. Never, I mean never uncover the until you are ready to serve. Always comes out great. Everyone has their special way for sure!
Neal, I’m all about leftover rice. I also think the spatula and scraper combo is great for folding food together and mixing veg, protein and rice together. Keep up the great videos. 👊🏻
Very informative and detailed in many ways so everyone can make their informed decisions as to how they personally like their fried rice. And leading towards a great hibachi once you add your veggies and protein preference. Thank you @The flat top king
I lived in Japan for 6 years and having a Japanese wife who was born and raised in Tokyo for 30 years I highly recommended using Nishiki Japanese rice for fried rice
Fantastic! I’ve been trying to minimize the stickiness of my Jasmine rice and I have to say that the Basmati rice texture looks superior. I may be switching. I must confess I am a rice beater……no more, I’ve seen the light. When you initially showed your ingredients I thought, “what no Sesame oil”? Then you introduced at the end. Sesame oil can really dominate and I’ve been backing off it. I thought a tablespoon was probably too much. No reducing the dominance of that flavor once its been over introduced. This video was well worth my time. Thanks Neil. BTW I thought your comment saying it’s a “Rule of thumb “ when talking about the finger measurement was kind of funny.
From what I've learned, using the first knuckle of your index finger is if you're cooking on the stove in a pot and not using a rice cooker. The method I learned is that you measure the distance between the top of the rice and the water level - that should be the length of your first index knuckle. You also heat the water until the water level boils down to the surface of the rice and you start getting bubbling holes in the rice. Cover and turn to low for 12 minutes. Take off heat, use a rice spatula to break up the clumps, and re-cover and let rest 5 minutes. The reason you don't do this in a rice cooker is because the rice cooker uses its own method for heating and is probably using the weight of the water and rice to judge the cooking time
The method I learned while living in Japan (for rice cookers) was to place your palm flat on the rice and the water should just cover your hand. This seems to be roughly the same as your corrected measurement of halfway to the crease on your first knuckle.
Lol... love that intro. 😆I just use pre-cooked "ready" rice ( 8 oz pkg Jasmine + 8 oz pkg long white grain) because it's pretty fool-proof. After watching video, I've gotta try Basmati rice now. Maybe I could cook THAT without it turning out soggy.
I use Basmati. No washing. Put aromatics (onions) in pan with 2 cups oil. On medium heat sauté for 2 minutes. Add 3 qts dry Basmati lowering temp to med/low and cook, scraping and stirring with a large spoon. Cook 3-4 minutes then add 4 1/2 quarts water. Bring to boil for 3 minutes, stirring, off the bottom occasionally, and cover tightly. Leave 20 minutes. Next day: add a good Neutral oil to wok on med/high heat and sauté carrots, ginger, green onions and garlic. Sauté 45 seconds. Add rice and soy sauce: heat to bubble then add a good quality toasted sesame oil, turn off heat, and add egg plus Tamari sauce. Cook until egg sets then serve.
I tend to go for basmati rice unless I'm using it in a soup - then I use plain old white rice BUT I do ALWAYS rinse my rice 😁 I will be trying your fried rice recipe but got to put broccoli in place of those peas. Also, gotta say - I LOVE the color of your shirt Neal! Maybe we need those shirts with a Shake This and Smash That logo on the back 😍
when measuring with finger, I was taught measure the height of the bottom of cooker to the top of the rice. add water to the same height measured from the top of the rice.
Great video, Im just getting started and have no clue of what I'm doing in making fried rice. I will definitely use your techniques in learning how to make it. Thanks for the video.
I make big batches of rice and put it in mason jars and freeze it. I do this because it is easy to make fried rice or rice pudding...my two favorite rice dishes. I do keep the lid slightly loose overnight and then tighten the lid the next day. ( I do this to avoid the jar breaking in the freezer.)
I just cooked fried rice with steak chicken and shrimp with your technique! My girlfriend and daughter think I’m the best cook ever! Thanks Brother!
ahhahaha awesome
HeadshakeTV, I am hearing you on that one, but I can never find bean sprouts anymore!!!
I worked at a Chinese restaurant in high school and they added bean sprouts. Really nice touch.
Was the rice same day or the left over
Chibese restaurants only use day old rice if there is some left over from the day before...other than that its fresh@radicalmoderate2730
Cancel the beans sprout, Hawaii 🌺
I'm right here in Cajun Country. I've been cooking asian food for 35 years. At work everyone I've worked with for 3 decades knows how to roll eggrolls!! Last week I decided to make shrimp fried rice but instead of bringing my woks I did it on our flattop. The plant has blessed us with a Viking 6 burner with a flat top!!
We used Louisiana medium grain cooked the day before and dried in the fridge over night. Well I cooked 10 cups of raw rice and let me tell you, that rice was awesome!!! 15 plant workers al went crazy for it!!
I really loved your video and am now a subscriber!! Keep up the good work!!
BTW - your knife skills are awesome!!
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Hands down the best fried rice instruction video on RUclips! Thank you for the hard work and eating so much rice on our behalf. 😁
Wow, thank you! Glad it was helpful
Agreed
Absolutely. I learned a few more things about rice preparation that I look forward to considering in my next attempt at fried rice. Great stuff
In my experience, the finger only works when cooking rice on the stove.
I normally use a pressure cooker for rice now though. For any type of white rice the ratio of rice and water is 1:1 by volume. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes, then rest 10 minutes before venting for long grain and jasmine rice, 13 minutes for short or medium grain rice. Basmati would probably be shorter because it has a thinner cross section, probably 8-9 minutes.
I don't normally make fried rice on the flat top because I have a wok and a high BTU burner for it since my Filipino girlfriend insists that fried rice should be made in a wok and not on a flat top. I have tried it both ways and the wok results in a better end product faster if you're only serving 2-4 people. For larger crowds the flat top is faster just because of the larger surface area. It's different though because the flat top doesn't have the super high heat that the wok has. They're both good, just very different styles of fried rice.
I'm a big basmati rice fan. I believe it is traditionally used more with Indian cuisine vs Jasmine is more Thai and Asian cuisine. I like the idea of blending together for this.
Those instructions were awesome answered so many questions I have had about how best to make fried rice on the griddle which is my favorite
You videos are.the best
Excellent video! Here are a few of my techniques:
- I leave rice in the fridge uncovered to dry.
- The “finger measurement” is totally dependent on the size and shape of the container and the amount of rice you’re cooking. Much better to measure by cups.
- I agree that day-of rice tastes better because it’s fresher, i.e., it’s not stale.
- Cooking it the day of and letting it sit for a couple of hours works well but it also helps if you cook with slightly less water, maybe 5-10% less depending on the rice.
- I’ve had really good success with this even when using sushi rice which is a very sticky rice.
- Totally agree with your cooking technique. Rice goes on first and on the hot side. This gives it time to heat through and get lightly toasted which gives you the closest thing to the Wok Hei achieved with a very hot Wok that you will get on a griddle. I see so many people that cook the veggies and protein first then toss the cold rice on top of it.
- Because the rice hasn’t been lightly toasted they end up dumping on a cup of soy sauce to darken it before they’ve even finished the cooking.
- Sesame oil at the end! Yes! Absolutely! Sesame oil isn’t a cooking oil, it’s a finishing oil and can burn quickly.
- As for MSG, it’s easily available in every grocery store I’ve even been in as Accent. Accent isn’t quite as nice as the imported (I use Sasa brand “Gourmet Powder” from Amazon) buts it’s still decent. A couple of large pinches is great in fried rice.
- Something you might try is using about a tablespoon of Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) right at the end. Make a pit in the middle of the rice and add the wine directly to the griddle. Let sizzle for a few seconds and the mix. It adds a very nice background to the rice.
Thanks for this comment....I wlil try that...
I honestly miss spoke, when saying not readily available I wanted to say most homes/cabinets dont have it in their pantry. Available in grocery stores...absolutely...I did not catch that when editing...what I ment and how it was delivered completely opposite
My rice cooker is my most used appliance. I set the timer the night before for oatmeal, and set it again for rice when I get home from work. I love it👍
Heck yeah.....its amazing how much one can do....
You gotta try Bachan’s original Japanese BBQ sauce for rice wether hibachi or stir fry style. Flavor is amazing and it’s not over salty like soy. You can use quite a bit and it’s not over bearing. I use it on everything when cooking rice, veggies and the meat for stir fry. Total game changer !!
Thanks for this, just put my order in, been looking for something to spice up my fried rice game for awhile and I've always been curious about this sauce but never took the leap.
It's the best. I didn't have soy sauce. So I mixed Japanese barbecue sauce sesame oil and cooking wine.
Dear FT King , first off as the new owner of a BS griddle, THANK YOU for this tutorial. With your instructions, I’m pretty certain I can make some great rice. I do have one question for you = my griddle is the 22” type with the collapsible legs (small family). If I’m going to make meats (sirloin and chicken), and perhaps a side of veggies, do I cook the rice 1st then take it off and continue with the meats and veggies? If the rice gets cold while I’m cooking the meats and veggies - do I just put it back on the griddle before eating it? I really don’t want to mess this up, especially as a first timer. TIA
Very well done.......as always. Big fan of adding bean sprouts also, adds a bit of texture. Keep up the great content.
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Your title is very accurate. My previous attempts at making fried rice sucked. So I carefully followed your tutorial while using basmati rice. The only change was that I added some shrimp.
The fried rice is absolutely fantastic! I just can't believe that I made this, being so clueless about cooking Chinese food. It is probably the best fried rice I have every eaten, and better than most if not all that I have had from Chinese restaurants. I have a much smaller stove top griddle that goes over two burners, so I made quite a mess but it was well worth it.
Thank you!
Hey thats awesome...really appreciate you reaching out..thank you...
Great Teacher. Love the comparisons! Thank You
Glad you like them!
I made it this way tonight and it was by far the best fried rice I’ve ever made! Great recipe and the flavors are on point!
Thats great to hear..funny the some comments say this is horrific blah blah...then I get these.....crazy world we live in...for a griddle style base fried rice...i would pick this over anything I have had at restaurants...different ingredients and cooking methods could make it better of course...but its a great base...that was the whole point...to help people struggling
Gotta say, I've done fried rice a handful of times and the family always loves it, but I've noticed a couple of times how the texture wasn't what I thought it should be. At best, I was inconsistent with how I prepared the rice, so I've been wanting to nail this part down better lately. Now that I'm focused on the MOST important part lol, the end result turned out way better for me! This is a really good video man, thanks to you and the family and Happy Labor Day to you guys
Hey thanks David...appreciate that...
US Chinese restaurants frequently use 1/2 jasmine 1/2 long-grain white for their fried rice. I love Thai fried rice and am pretty sure they use 100% jasmine. Refrigerate the cooked rice overnight to keep let it dry out a bit and give it the not-sticky texture you're used to.
Great video man! Here's a few tips from a Chinese-American who has eaten a lot of fried rice across my lifetime:
1) You should not have poured the sauces (soy/oyster/etc) over the rice. Typically when we make fried rice in a wok, we tilt the wok and then pour the sauce onto the top side of the pan, allowing it to "flow" down around into the rice. This caramelizes the sauce and also keeps the rice from becoming soggy. Doing it this way allows the sauce to cook and thicken up just slightly before it reaches the rice, giving it both flavor and the color we're looking for. Since this is being cooked on a flat-top, I'd probably do that well method you used with the butter/garlic and drop the sauces into the middle of the well, letting it hit the flat top directly before it spreads out into the rice.
2) The same goes for the egg as I mentioned above. Pouring that egg over the rice introduces too much moisture/liquid to the rice, possibly making it a bit soggy. Typically we cook the egg first since it literally finishes in 30 seconds. We take it out, put it to the side and then incorporate it later once the rice has had some time to sit in the wok/flat-top.
3) Try shallots next time instead of onions/scallions. Use the scallions for garnish after the rice has been plated or toss in your diced scallions 30secs before you take the rice off the flat-top or wok.
4) White pepper instead of black pepper
5) MSG is not a bad idea (lots of Chinese restaurants use this seasoning). Not too much since the soy sauces will also add a bit of saltiness.
My naturopath said it’s important to wash your rice 7 times with fresh water bc it has type of poison associated with it
Correction: Sorry! Washing 7 times only refers to Basmati rice !
Naturopathy... ie how to become more unhealthy from the stress created by believing every thing will poison you than from any real health issues acquired from the things they stress you out about. Friend had her root canal removed because her highly regarded Naturopathy Doctor told her poison from it is the cause of her knee pain. It didn't work . Then he told her it's because of combining her foods together. Now she has knee pain, jaw pain and separates her food like a toddler. 🙄
Thank you. People who can’t be bothered to learn how to cook properly (especially when preparing dishes from other cultures) before making instructional videos are sort of doing a disservice. There is zero chance this rice isn’t soggy. It’s called fried rice for a reason, and almost everything done in this video is effectively steaming the rice. Egg lightly fried first, set aside. 20-30 seconds. You only want it to brown slightly after adding it to the rice. If you want to fry it simultaneously, fine, but you do it separately and incorporate after. Oils/oyster sauce to a smoking hot surface before adding the rice, which should be cooked the day prior and chilled thoroughly overnight. This gives it the necessary time to dry out. And there is no “medium heat” crap when it comes to fried rice. You want carbon steel and want it hot. Like hot hot. That rice should take no more than 3-4 minutes once it’s on. Oils/oyster sauce, add rice, fry 1-2 minutes. Incorporate fried egg. If you want to add other vegetables (save scallions), prep and slightly undercook them prior to starting the rice and throw them in around the time you’re adding the egg. If you absolutely insist on adding a little butter, which you really shouldn’t add, you do it now. Minimal amount as it will soften your rice. You don’t add it at the beginning because the heat needed to properly fry rice will ruin the flavor. I like to simply pre-fry my egg in a decent amount of butter. Adds all the flavor without affecting the rice. You can also add any fully cooked protein at this time. Fry another 30 seconds or so, toss in your soy sauce and give the rice a vigorous stir. This helps separate any remaining clumps. Add finely chopped scallions, green parts only. 15-30 seconds. Good to go.
@@D3K2 lol! How many videos did you watch White ppl jack up fried rice before you wrote this? 😂 Thanks for the additional info!
You've done a better job with explaining much of the underlying detail of why and how to produce a better outcome than is often done on these channels. As we've talked before, I think a lot of folks do heated rice, forgetting it's supposed to be fried which gives that slightly crispy texture without being dried out excessively. That's where your comment about griddle temp was significant.
Glad you talked about the huge mistake of chopping the rice kernels into frisky bits.............ugh!!
I'm with you on the egg portion, no surprise there eh(?)............the work it in soft texture adds some creamy mouth feel on top of the fired rice crispy.
I'm in the no rinse camp on the rice. A few decades ago I learned how to make good home rice from a Chinese chef. I most often use Jasmin (perhaps because the first real fried rice I had was in Thailand back during the war in VN). I use a normal cooking pot, 1 3/4 cup liquid to one cup rice, not rinsed, as I said, twenty minutes on low after bringing to boil with the lid on, then 10 minutes rest with the lid remaining on. Mine is never clumpy. I do use chicken stock (another flavor layer) rather than water, so that might coat the kernels with a minute amount of fat which would keep down the clumping, perhaps. One thing to consider when advocating for rinsing; the rinsing process does hydrate the rice kernels slightly, so that would explain why you can use less liquid than I do, but end up with a good result as well.
Very Very well said...thanks Bob....
I have a flat top accessory for my Weber kettle. 22” carbon steel, .250” thick. Love the rice recipe!
Sounds great!
I've been trying to figure out how to make good fried rice for over 25 years. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. This should be the video that every person that is trying to make great fried rice NEEDS TO SEE. BTW, it sounds like you have a wonderful intelligent and helpful loving wife that is 100% with you. That is something that is very hard to find in this world.
You are so welcome, glad it was helpful and thanks for the kind words
Thank you. And I'm glad you did it without adding MSG. I have an allergic reaction to MSG and it shoots my BP way up, so I avoid it. I love fried rice, but always have to ask the restaurant if they use MSG. If they can make mine without it, great. If not then I have to go somewhere else.
Completely understand
I needed this video, thank you for your hard work.
I had one of those Aroma rice cookers for over 10 years. It was a great rice cooker until it died. I upgraded to a Zojirushi and man, the difference is night and day. I absolutely love this video because you point out how you aren'tt trying to claim this is how to do proper asian fried rice, but how to make better fried rice on a griddle. Granted, all of these tests and comparisons would 100% improve anyone's asian-style fried rice as well.
Well honestly I appreciate that...truly thats all it is...for beginners or people struggling to get it....its jut an absolute base for better fried rice...thanks bud
I bought an Instant Pot to do rice and other types of cooking and I highly recommend it. Since it pressure cooks the rice it is only in for 4 minutes and then you do a natural release which takes about 15 minutes. You can also pressure-cook baked potatoes which take about 15 minutes to do Pressure cooking makes things more tender and cook faster.
Just when I thought you couldn't do a better video you nail this one out of the park and into the next zip code! Well done Boss.😊
Hey bud...appreciate that....
I toast my basmati in the starch unrinsed in a tbsp olive or veg oil per cup of rice for a few minutes until you get that nutty smell, and that whiter sheen on all the rice, then use 1.25 to 1.50 cups water in a rice cooker, then let it sit in the fridge overnight. I find the toasting makes the grains individualize yet even further. I learned that cooking Mexican cuisine. Maybe a little different for fried rice, but I like it. I'll try out y'alls and see how I like it! Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for your work here. I came for the smashburgers and stayed for many more. You got me totally dialed in on the burgers. Thanks. So, in return, something to offer you since you are on the search for the perfect fried rice. In addition to the oyster sauce and soy (which I add the sesame oil to this mixture vs. a seperate step) for a Thai vibe, add a scoop of penut butter and brown sugar. This will also work with the pepper sauce idea.
Great work. Thanks for the videos.
Heck yeah..thanks
It looks simple enough, but for us newbies it will take some practice.
You gotta love it when an Anglo can cook fried rice better than most take outs.
When we have leftover fried rice from a restaurant my wife will say "Save fried rice. Make it better. Work your magic."
Tip :
When you add your soy sauce, pour it onto the flat top itself and allow it to carmelize for a few seconds.
Now stir it into the fried rice.
I have been told this steps leads to Wok Hei.
I appreciate your video.
What do you think Uncle Roger would say ?
Im not sure he would be on board with the chili sauce.
I appreciate your video.
Produced well.
Take care
Thanks so much. I’m half Chinese and I am always experimenting with different styles especially when it come to fried rice. This excellent video has opened new horizons in my thinking and I will apply this knowledge. The only thing is that I’m using a wok on stove top. You’re a wonderful chef and teacher. Thank you 🙏 again
You are so welcome!
I love the flavor of the jasmine rice
Great recipe
Thank you so much
Explained very well thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Brother,, First things first. THANK YOU for your service. Fellow Bubblehead retired here checking out your channel. SUBSCRIBED and LIKED! Man, That Rice looks wicked good. Cant wait to try your recipe/method. Served on 4 different boats and the food was always great. BZ to the Cooks! MS/CS what ever they call them now. LOL
hahahaha Crazy thing...I was in service when we actually switched from MS to CS....
Just purchased my first Blackstone griddle and am seasoning it now. This will be the first thing I will make to break it in.
The first thing you should cook on a new grill is lots of white onions.
Fried rice turned out perfect. Everyone loved it. Thanks for the video.
Hey thats awesome...cheers
I agree....I have been cooking for 47 years....I taught myself a bunch butt I think 1 cup rice to 2 cups of water and bring to a boil reduce heat and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. I always use day old rice that I put in the freezer and I tell you it is individual grains every time. Rice actually absorbs liquid.😊😊
It must be the "Navy" in you, but, this was the best, most complete and thoroughly detailed cooking video I have ever watched! 🏆 I cooked fried rice for the first time ever, after watching your vid, and it was delicious!
Really appreciate the kind words
First time viewers but just from this video I can confidently say you have better knive skills than most cooks/prep guys iv ever seen 😂 keep it up man 🤙🏻
Well I appreciate that...truly...thanks and cheers
Excellent comparisons Neal! Both looked fantastic. Great tips to follow, thanks for all your great videos! Cheers brother 🍻
Absolutely....thanks for your support
We had this for dinner tonight! Excellent video. I have always struggled to get fried rice right but you made it soooo easy. Thank you very much for your service!
Thanks Ashley...Glad it worked out...cheers
Thank you I watched one other video and his fried rice got stuck to the griddle and was completely white by the time he was done cooking and no eggs. Yours was much better thank you.
I just made some pork fried rice for a potluck. I use an Instant pot to cook the rice. Very easy method. I was interested in the green onion information. I used Hoisin sauce for the first time. I like it. It was fun watching you cook. Congrats on being a chef in the Navy. Also very interesting how you cooked the egg. Makes sense.
Thanks so much for your hard work and research on this subject. Your instructions were detailed and spot on. You are my go-to guy when it comes to grilling.
Hey thank you ....cheers
I have a Cuisinart rice cooker and just made 1 Cup using the cooker instructions, the finger test for water level was spot on.
yeah...different rices = different measurements....plus not all containers are the same...if I had a 4 qt rice cooker and only cooked 1 cup of rice...the water to rice ratio would not work...more often then not the finger test is perfect in the correct conditions...
You guys are a fantastic duo and I really appreciate the time you took in testing so many methods and flavors. I just subscribed and I cannot wait to try this recipe. PS, thank you for your service!
Awesome! Thank you and thanks for the sub...
Thanks my grandson and I have been looking for a good fried rice recipe. And yours has been the best at least so far.
Awesome! Thank you! Appreciate that
I always cook the rice in the morning when doing fried rice for dinner. Spread thin on paper towels on a bread pan and leave in the refrigerator during the day to evaporate the moisture. Works perfect every time.
Sounds great!
I’ll have to experiment with the rice. I’ve always done jasmine or Cajun popcorn rice. Awesome instructional video Neal!
Thanks bud…
I like a little bit of the rice to be crispy mixed in with its usual texture, the little bits that brown and crisp up is so yummy !
Day of rice can be put on parchment paper on a cookie sheet and stuck into the freezer for 45 mins to a hour and it stimulates day old rice
I sure appreciate all your honesty ! And your knowledge ! YOUR EXPERIENCE IS A TESTIMONY TO ALL
TY
Jasmine doesn't need quite as much water as other rice. But I found level rice and add water to about ¼ inch above rice works perfectly.
Best and most detailed explanation of rice that is out there!
TY
I thought both rices you did were a 100% better than the one's you bought. Looked better and I know the taste was spot on. I remember my grandma cooking rice when I was a kid. It was the basic Mahatma long grain. She always "RINSED" It. (Chalk one up for Amy) then filled the water level an inch above the rice. Brought it to a boil, then reduce to low covered for 20 minutes. Perfect every time. Rice Cookers changed the game. Great Job!
Thanks bud...
Love all your videos!
You're the best!
Yes rinse works better for fried rice.
Rice needs to chill/dry for at least a few hours if can't do overnight chill/dry.
I’m in the fried rice with egg included club. I never add salt due to the soy sauce.
Finally a great video that shows how to properly cook fried rice on a griddle. Thank you for this video as I’ve learned several great tips. I knew when I saw the color of your finished product that you nailed the flavor. I’ve got the flavor down, but my texture is hot garbage. Now I feel like I can get it right!
Well...when you try again..let us know...love the feedback
Awesome step by step with a lot of enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing your recipe and your experiences.
Hey I appreciate that..cheers
Good tips Neal, thanks as always
I appreciate that...
I recommend some fish sauce. :) I can't have a flat top in my apartment, so I use the nuwave induction wok and it works amazing. In my grocery store they have bags of different mixed veggies which work well, and there is even a bag of a blackened/charred veggies which was freaking amazing!!! Great video. :)
Another reason why you need to wash/rinse rice is there may be bugs in them, like the tiny dead dried bugs. No matter how fresh the rice bag, you're eventually going to find a few.
Very informative and good video
TY
Making a list for next week! Looks wonderful guys!
TY
Now you are just showing off with that slicing and dicing knife skills! Well done!
Great video, fried rice is always a hit, and yours looks great! I will have to try the sweet chili sauce /mirin addition, I love that stuff and normally have it on hand. I have even used the Uncle Ben's ready rice packs, pour them in a bowl, break up any clumps and dump directly on the griddle, seems to work just as well and saves a bunch of time. I know making your own rice is usually better, but the ready rice packs are a cheat code for a quick dinner when you are pressed for time.
Hey absolutely no problem with that at all....we actually have a video using that as a fried rice idea....
Perfect video for today....making fried rice for supper tonight and was thinking of trying it on my flat top again over my usual wok cook.
Just found you. I LOVE in depth studies and WHY.... and results.
Love this video
Great job …. I do it very similar … I like the way you incorporate the egg … a touch of sesame oil is big ! …
Neil, your video which was intended to help cook better rice, therefore, cooking, better fried rice has actually helped me discover why I have a problem when I eat rice. When I eat rice, mostly I white or brown and I cook it to the 2 cups of water to one cup of rice And I always have clumpy rice. Never did I ever think that the rice would stick together while going down through my esophagus which is whyI have a problem eating rice is it gets stuck in my esophagus. I learned two things one to wash my rice, which can help with that and the basmati rice in most of your experiments, looked like it came out, more individual and not clumped together. Thanks for helping me discover my solution to my medical issue lol who knew you could treat esophagus issues as well. Lol.
Hey would love to hear feedback if indeed it helps. Obviously hopefully it does. Thanks Janet.
@@TheFlatTopKing I am most definitely going to try it and I will let you know. Had a great first game but gotta get ready for Florida week after next. GBO VFL 🧡🤍🧡🤍
The 2 cup water to 1 cup rice is the instruction on my rice cooker. Had it for 30 years, love it for more than just rice. Never had a problem with sticky rice with long grain or jasmine. Short grain is the favored rice here in Hawaii and it always clumps. good for using with sauces, but this fried rice recipe definitely needs the more separate grains. Good video for all the information and can't wait to try this.
I always us Basmati rice for my fried rice. If I need to make it the same day, I will spread it out on a sheet pan and I will then put it in the oven for an hour on a "keep warm" setting then put it in the fridge after it cools. I cannot tell a difference between day old and the same day 3 or 4 hour rice. Great tips, I agree with all your tips. I don't use a rice cooker anymore because I like to change texture a bit.
That's GENIUS! i'm making Char Sui to make pork fried rice but forgot to cook my rice last night. Thank You!
Awesome recipe! Thanks for the video!
Looks great Neil and Amy, Both of those rice dishes looked super good. Either would be great alone or at as a side dish. Thanks for sharing with us, stay safe and keep up the great videos. Fred.
Hey Thanks Fred...appreciate ya
I use instant white rice with about 1 1/3 cups rice to 1 cup water. I cook it 1 minute, place a cover and remove from heat. I then put a dry towel under parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Once the rice has set for 5 min I spread it out on parchment on cookie sheet. Then place it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. Once it has fully cooled, put in a bowl, fluff with a fork. Keep it cold. Then start your cook! It is perfect every time!
Love fried rice. Saw this video come across my feed and had to subscribe to y'all. Thank for the detailed explanation of the differences in the rices. Very helpful!
Hey I appreciate that...
I love my old style magnet rice cooker. I have two of them a larger one and a smaller one. The smaller one fits right into my duffle bag and followed me around for years and years traveling TDY in the Army and I made so much stuff in it from rice to stir-fry to steamed stuff to soups to camping style deserts. That thing can do almost anything if you think outside the box with it.
Absolutely....extremely versatile
That egg pour technique tho! Impressed.
I think its the second biggest trick...besides the fresh garlic and butter....its really helps coat the rice and make it rich
🤣, I dig the intro comment Brotha 🤣👌. Great comparison episode my guy! My pops was half Mexican half Filipino, and I guess that’s why I really understand the importance of rice… especially if you grew up not as well off as other people. As well as most of my Filipino/Hmong/Cambodian/Thai/Laos friends, Rice especially Jasmine rice is a huge staple. The Jasmine rice I use is not that brand, but I have tried it before..and I get that brand if I’m in a pinch when they don’t have my particular go2. The brand of rice might just make a difference, depending on what everyones likings may be, I could be wrong 🤷🏻♂️.
For a lot of my stir fry’s or fried rice, I agree the Oyster Sauce is thee game changer. I don’t add the sweet chili, I do add a pinch of sugar to my oyster sauce. But I get it, maybe most people wouldn’t even give oyster sauce a try. I could not go with out my rice cooker, it’s a must. I’ve had one similar to your red one WAY back in the day, and I currently do have an Aroma cooker just like that 1.
Super solid episode, Cheers y’all
Thanks for that MIke...👊👊
Looks yummy! I want one of those flat tops so bad. One of these days! Instead of butter & oil, try bacon grease & even putting bacon in the fried rice. It'll knock your socks off! Definitely sesame oil to finish. I've always used Basmati rice.
Sounds great!
I cook rice 2-3 times per week, not just for fried rice. I cook on the stovetop and have always gone by my mama's rice recipe - 1 cup of rice to 1 2/3 cup of water. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn down to simmer for 14 min. Turn off and let sit for 10 min. Never, I mean never uncover the until you are ready to serve. Always comes out great. Everyone has their special way for sure!
Cooking it right now! Can't wait!
Awesome...Hope you enjoy
Adding some of the egg on the rice is great. Try it with whole egg vs scrambled. Gives it another dimension with whutes and yolks.
Ty
Neal, I’m all about leftover rice. I also think the spatula and scraper combo is great for folding food together and mixing veg, protein and rice together. Keep up the great videos. 👊🏻
Thank you...
Very informative and detailed in many ways so everyone can make their informed decisions as to how they personally like their fried rice. And leading towards a great hibachi once you add your veggies and protein preference. Thank you @The flat top king
Glad you enjoyed it! Truly appreciate that...thank you
Thank you Both so much I will never forget the time you taught us how to properly cook Fried Rice thanks you guys see ya next time
Thanks so much....cheers
Excellent advice, was kinda scared to attempt this, feel much more confident now!
I lived in Japan for 6 years and having a Japanese wife who was born and raised in Tokyo for 30 years I highly recommended using Nishiki Japanese rice for fried rice
Fantastic! I’ve been trying to minimize the stickiness of my Jasmine rice and I have to say that the Basmati rice texture looks superior. I may be switching. I must confess I am a rice beater……no more, I’ve seen the light. When you initially showed your ingredients I thought, “what no Sesame oil”? Then you introduced at the end. Sesame oil can really dominate and I’ve been backing off it. I thought a tablespoon was probably too much. No reducing the dominance of that flavor once its been over introduced. This video was well worth my time. Thanks Neil. BTW I thought your comment saying it’s a “Rule of thumb “ when talking about the finger measurement was kind of funny.
Thank you...
You really gotta spring for a Korean or Japanese rice cooker. Life changing
Looks Tasty!
Well thought out!
Well executed!😎
Thank you for your service!😋
I appreciate that...
From what I've learned, using the first knuckle of your index finger is if you're cooking on the stove in a pot and not using a rice cooker. The method I learned is that you measure the distance between the top of the rice and the water level - that should be the length of your first index knuckle.
You also heat the water until the water level boils down to the surface of the rice and you start getting bubbling holes in the rice. Cover and turn to low for 12 minutes. Take off heat, use a rice spatula to break up the clumps, and re-cover and let rest 5 minutes.
The reason you don't do this in a rice cooker is because the rice cooker uses its own method for heating and is probably using the weight of the water and rice to judge the cooking time
The method I learned while living in Japan (for rice cookers) was to place your palm flat on the rice and the water should just cover your hand. This seems to be roughly the same as your corrected measurement of halfway to the crease on your first knuckle.
Lol... love that intro. 😆I just use pre-cooked "ready" rice ( 8 oz pkg Jasmine + 8 oz pkg long white grain) because it's pretty fool-proof. After watching video, I've gotta try Basmati rice now. Maybe I could cook THAT without it turning out soggy.
I hand mix 2 egg yolks into the rice before it goes on the heat. It covers each grain with a fluffy crispy coat.
I use Basmati. No washing. Put aromatics (onions) in pan with 2 cups oil. On medium heat sauté for 2 minutes. Add 3 qts dry Basmati lowering temp to med/low and cook, scraping and stirring with a large spoon. Cook 3-4 minutes then add 4 1/2 quarts water. Bring to boil for 3 minutes, stirring, off the bottom occasionally, and cover tightly. Leave 20 minutes. Next day: add a good
Neutral oil to wok on med/high heat and sauté carrots, ginger, green onions and garlic. Sauté 45 seconds. Add rice and soy sauce: heat to bubble then add a good quality toasted sesame oil, turn off heat, and add egg plus Tamari sauce. Cook until egg sets then serve.
I tend to go for basmati rice unless I'm using it in a soup - then I use plain old white rice BUT I do ALWAYS rinse my rice 😁 I will be trying your fried rice recipe but got to put broccoli in place of those peas. Also, gotta say - I LOVE the color of your shirt Neal! Maybe we need those shirts with a Shake This and Smash That logo on the back 😍
Funny you say that...big things comming..
when measuring with finger, I was taught measure the height of the bottom of cooker to the top of the rice. add water to the same height measured from the top of the rice.
Great video, Im just getting started and have no clue of what I'm doing in making fried rice. I will definitely use your techniques in learning how to make it. Thanks for the video.
Glad it was helpful!
I don't see the recipe
That was a lot of good and useful information. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I make big batches of rice and put it in mason jars and freeze it. I do this because it is easy to make fried rice or rice pudding...my two favorite rice dishes. I do keep the lid slightly loose overnight and then tighten the lid the next day. ( I do this to avoid the jar breaking in the freezer.)
very nice...
love this video. super technical. i thought i had habachi down but you taught me some things. thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!