Ginger Fried Rice

Method13 steps

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   Step 1: Rinse the 2 cups white rice three times with fresh water, draining each time. Add the authored 2 cups cooking water to the drained rice and run your rice cooker’s white-rice program until tender; the source estimates about 30–45 minutes. Follow your model and rice variety’s instructions if its water needs differ. If still firm after water is absorbed, add a little hot water and continue covered until tender. Prepare the remaining ingredients while it cooks.

   Cook White Rice · 45 minUses 2 cups dry white rice · 2 cups water for rice · Fresh water for three rice rinses, as needed · Additional hot water for rice if still firm, as needed

   
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   Step 2: Cut chicken (3 oz): Cut the chicken in three stages:; into thin strips; into thinner slices; into small pieces; Place the chicken into a bowl for the next step.

   Uses 3 oz chicken, finely diced

   
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   Step 3: Mix the diced chicken with its 1/2 tsp marinade salt, 1 tsp marinade cornstarch and 1 tbsp marinade water, massaging until absorbed. Refrigerate until stir-frying.

   Uses Finely diced chicken · 1/2 tsp salt for chicken marinade · 1 tsp cornstarch for chicken marinade · 1 tbsp water for chicken marinade

   
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   Step 4: Mince ginger (2 oz): Now, let's prepare our almighty ginger!; As I mentioned, you don't need to peel the skin on as long as you wash the ginger thoroughly.; Similar to the chicken, we cut the ginger into thin slices, then thin strips, and finally into small bits.

   Uses 2 oz ginger, finely minced

   
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   Step 5: Cut green onion (2 stalks): Chop the green onion into small pieces, about 1/2 to 1 cm long. The green onion gives the dish more flavor and fragrance.

   Uses 2 stalks green onion, chopped

   
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   Step 6: Beat the 3 eggs with their 1 tsp egg salt until evenly mixed.

   Uses 3 eggs · 1 tsp salt for eggs

   
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   Step 7: When the rice is about 4–5 minutes from ready, heat the wok on high. Add 1 tbsp of the divided oil (1 tbsp) and swirl to coat. Pour in the prepared eggs and stir constantly for 45–60 seconds, until partly set. Transfer to a bowl; immediately continue cooking and return them later to finish.

   Uses Beaten seasoned eggs · 1 tbsp oil for eggs

   
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   Step 8: Reheat the wok and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry about 60 seconds. Immediately continue with ginger, rice and eggs so the chicken finishes cooking in the same continuous sequence.

   Uses Marinated chicken · Remaining 1 tbsp oil for chicken

   
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   Step 9: Add ginger to wok: Move the chicken to one side of the wok, and add the ginger. Stir it around separately for a few seconds, and then mix it up with the chicken.; Let the ginger cook for about 60 seconds before continuing.

   Uses Chicken continuing to cook · Minced ginger

   
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    Step 10: Add rice to wok: Hopefully your rice is ready by now! Add the rice to the wok, and spread it out with a spatula and chopsticks. We don't want any clumps of rice here.; My dad is pretty "gentle" with the rice, not making any big or fast moves with his hands.; Cook for about 60 seconds before continuing.

    Uses Chicken and ginger in the hot wok · Cooked tender white rice

    
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    Step 11: Add the separate 1 tsp fried-rice salt (1 tsp) to the rice-and-chicken wok and stir about 30 seconds. Return the partly cooked eggs and gently mix for about 2 minutes, continuing as needed until chicken reaches 74°C in its centre and eggs are fully set.

    Uses Rice, chicken and ginger · 1 tsp salt for fried rice · Partly cooked eggs to finish cooking

    
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    Step 12: Add green onion: Add the green onion and mix it around the wok for about a minute.

    Uses Fully cooked rice, chicken and eggs · Chopped green onions

    
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    Step 13: Plate the dish: Almost done!; As the dish nears completion, start to fluff the rice. You can do this by tossing the rice in the wok, or by repeatedly lifting it upwards with your spatula and chopsticks.; Transfer the rice to your favorite plate or bowl, and tell everyone it's time to eat!

    Uses Finished ginger fried rice