Fried Rice

Based on http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/chinese-fried-rice-38748, https://www.loveonaplate.net/hoisin-fried-rice/#wprm-recipe-container-5520, and https://www.cookwell.com/recipe/restaurant-style-chicken-fried-rice

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Ingredients

Combine:

• 2 cups uncooked rice
• (optional) protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc.), see notes below
• finely chopped onion, carrots, broccoli
• 1-2 bag(s) frozen oriental vegetables
  • or fresh Onion, carrots, and mushrooms cut in small diced
• 1/2 bag frozen peas
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Sriracha
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• (optional) 3g MSG or chicken bouillon powder
• (optional) Hoisin Sauce (if using, replaces everything except soy sauce)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• (optional) ginger (~1 tsp ground)
• (optional) toasted sesame seeds
• (optional) 4 green onions, chopped
• (optional) bean sprouts

Recipe

• Prep 2 cups of rice. Set aside
• On medium-high heat with a small amount of sesame oil, cook the protein(s). Then set aside in a bowl
• Microwave the frozen vegetables for less than the recommended time by at least 1 minute to avoid overcooking. Cut off a small corner of the bag and drain any liquid. Set aside in the bowl
  • If the vegetables can’t be microwaved, saute in a small amount of oil and drain before adding other ingredients
  • (If using fresh vegetables, saute them with the garlic)
• In parallel, in a small non-stick pan, scramble the eggs
• Heat the garlic and ginger until aromatic (~30s), then add the proteins and vegetables. Cook until warmed
  • Add the rice, soy sauce, Sriracha, sugar, and other seasonings and mix well
  • Mix in the eggs and optional toppings (green onion, beans sprouts, etc)

Notes on protein preparation

• For chicken, chop into small cubes and place into a bowl. Mix together salt, sugar, soy sauce, and oil and marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Boneless chicken thighs (~1/3 lb)
  • Marinade: 2g salt, 4g sugar, 10g soy sauce, 5g oil