How One of NYC's Best Chinese Chefs Makes Fried Rice | Bon Appétit

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

Marinate the chicken with salt, cornstarch, and baking soda for velveting.

Cut chicken into thin strips.

Prepare cooked jasmine rice that has dried out overnight.

Fluff the rice to separate the grains.

Scramble the eggs and set aside.

Dice onions and separate green onions into white and green parts.

Heat oil in a wok over high heat.

Add the white parts of the green onions and cook briefly.

Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.

Add the peas and carrots and stir-fry until tender-crisp.

Add the scrambled eggs and mix.

Add the rice and soy sauce around the edge of the wok to reduce slightly.

Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.

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