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I've tried making it a few times and it turns out decent but it doesn't quite hit that Chinese takeout perfection. It doesn't taste quite... fried enough, just flavored rice. How do I improve? More oil? Less? Heat, time?

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My guess would be heat. Burn those suckers
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Are you cooking it in a skillet?

Eggs

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_Rinku_ posted...

Are you cooking it in a skillet?

yes

i hear using refrigerated left over rice is a good ingredient as opposed to freshly cooked rice and then frying it
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You need to cook with a wok on a big ol fire and use peanut oil. Since you dont have an extreme stove lile the restaurants try pre heating your wok in the oven to get it fucking hot. Stir fry is fast and hot as fuck. Never stop stirring
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Butter

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Holy_Pumpkin posted...

i hear using refrigerated left over rice is a good ingredient as opposed to freshly cooked rice and then frying it

also this. can confirm that leftover refrigerated rice is better
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I always use refrigerated rice. I'll try cranking up the heat. I guess that does make the most sense.

You need a wok otherwise youre gonna ruin your skillet from the extreme heat bro. Ive been down this journey
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https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=270869229968117

14:38 he cooks the 'golden fried rice'

9:26 sea food fried rice
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The secrets are not to overcook it or undercook it. It also needs to be seasoned well because rice is very bland by itself where there is "Not an ounce of seasoning!'-Gordon Ramsey

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Holy_Pumpkin posted...

i hear using refrigerated left over rice is a good ingredient as opposed to freshly cooked rice and then frying it

This is the biggest component. If youre gonna use new rice, put in the fridge first. And MSG is a good ingredient to use alongside peanut oil

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