Today we’re going to teach you how to make fried rice just like Chinese restaurants, with an easy fried rice formula! You can make restaurant-style fried rice out of almost anything if you use the right ratios of rice, protein, vegetables, and seasonings.  We’ve posted over 30 fried rice recipes across The Woks of Life, showing just how versatile this dish is.In this post, we’ve distilled the formula, tips, and restaurant secrets you need to whip up any fried rice you want.  A Formula for Restaurant-Quality Fried Rice Making restaurant-quality fried rice can be challenging in a home kitchen without the right know-how.From preventing sticking to cooking the rice just right so you end up with individual grains instead of soggy clumps, a lot can go wrong!  But fried rice is easy if you have the right technique and everything prepared before you fire up your wok.

Chopping and placing each item within easy reach is very important.Prepping your rice and pre-mixing your sauces also makes the process smooth and easy.  With this recipe, we’ll walk you through the key components: the rice, proteins, vegetables, and seasonings! And you’ll be equipped to turn anything in your fridge into delicious fried rice.Our Fried Rice Formula Our basic formula for cooking fried rice (enough for 2-4 people, depending on appetites and anything else you’re serving) in a 14-inch wok or large skillet is:  4 ½ – 5 cups cooked rice 3-4 cups of vegetables

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