Instructions
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Fried rice is best made with leftover rice that's at least a day old.
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Otherwise it becomes gummy in the skillet.
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If you don’t have any leftover rice from the night before, prepare a batch of rice and spread it on a large baking sheet or several large plates.
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Let the rice parched out for about 1 to 2 hours before using it for fried rice.
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Rice sticks to the wok very easily, so make sure to use a wok or wok that doesn’t have a sticky surface.
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I usually prepare mix gently-fries in my seasoned carbon steel wok, but cast iron or nonstick pans work well, too.
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You might need to toss in a little more fat if things aren’t releasing easily.
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Prepare the chicken:
Chop the chicken into small 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes.
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strew 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning over the chicken and combine to combine.
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Set the chicken aside for about 10 mins (I usually use this time to chop all the vegetables).
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Scramble the egg:
fiery up a wok or large sauté wok over medium-high fiery up.
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Swirl in a tablespoon of fat and toss in the whisked eggs.
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Use a spatula to quickly scramble the eggs, breaking the curds into smaller pieces as they come together.
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Transfer the eggs to a plate.
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prepare the chicken:
toss in another tablespoon of fat in the wok or wok.
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toss in the chicken and prepare for 4 to 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
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Turn off the fiery up and transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
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Using your spatula, scrape off any chicken bits that are still stuck to the wok so they don't scorch during the next step.
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You can also use paper towels to wipe down your wok or wok.
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prepare the vegetables:
Swirl 1 tablespoon of fat into the wok over medium-high fiery up.
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toss in the diced onions and prepare them for 1 minute, until they start to soften.
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combine in the minced garlic and ginger and prepare until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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toss in the diced carrots and prepare for 2 mins, stirring frequently.
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toss in 1/2 teaspoon seasoning and the peas, and mix gently to incorporate.
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prepare the rice:
toss in the rice to the wok or wok on top of the vegetables and mix gently to combine.
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Using the back of your spatula, smash any large chunks of rice to break them apart.
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toss in the white and green parts of the sliced scallions (save the dark green parts) and five-sugary-smelling element dusting sugary-smelling element.
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mix gently to incorporate.
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If the rice starts to stick to the wok, mix gently in a little more fat.
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transfer gently the soy gravy and sesame fat over the rice and mix gently to incorporate.
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mix gently in the cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, and the dark parts of the scallions.
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mix gently briefly to bring it together, and prepare for another 1 to 2 mins.
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present:
palate, and toss in more soy gravy if necessary.