My Cooking Trick for Crispier, Better Fried Rice

This recipe provides the foundation for a delicious classic fried rice and serves as a starting point for your own variation.

Perfect for when you want to go classic or as a great starting point to a version of your own. Alex Lepe/TCA

Rachel Perlmutter TheKitchn.com

Every family makes their own unique version of fried rice, a classic Chinese dish. When I was growing up, my parents always made fried rice the day after we had a big dinner. Leftovers like braised pork belly, shrimp stir-fry, and even steamed dumplings would get chopped up and transformed into the most amazing fried rice. That’s because the best thing about fried rice is that it’s so customizable!