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How to Cook Rice for Fluffy, Crispy Fried Rice (Asian Way)

Fried rice holds a special place in Asian cuisine. While it's simple to make, a few tips for cooking the rice perfectly for fried rice can undoubtedly enhance the flavor of your dish!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese
Servings: 2 people
Author: Cielle

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Jasmine rice (125ml)
  • ½ cup Basmati rice (125ml)
  • 2 cup water (250ml)

Instructions

Rinse rice:

  • Add rice and water to a bowl. Gently rinse the rice with hands. Pour out the water once it begins to change color.
  • Repeat this process three times until the water runs clear. Be sure to drain all the water at the end.

Cook rice:

  • Add rice to the rice cooker's inner pot. Then add water.
  • Ensure that your rice cooker is turned on. Follow the manual instructions for cooking rice.

Cool rice:

  • If you want to fry rice on the same day:
    - Spread the cooked rice on a large plate (or a baking sheet).
    - If you have a fan, use it to cool the rice quickly, then transfer the rice to the fridge for 20 minutes. Otherwise, allow the rice to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes before refrigerating it for 20 minutes.
  • If you plan to make fried rice the next day, make sure your cooked rice has cooled completely. Cover the bowl of rice with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight or for two to three days.

Notes

  • You can freeze a large batch of rice for up to 3 months for longer storage. Remember to defrost it before cooking.
  • If your cold rice have some clumps, break them by hands or by a spatula when frying.
  • Though your rice may seem firm and chewy, this texture is ideal. It will soften and become fluffier when fried.
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