Chinese rice, paired with chicken or pork, reigns supreme among the jewels of Asian cuisine. Whether as a headliner or as an exquisite duo, this dish fuses a panoply of flavours and textures… We invite you to discover an authentic Chinese rice recipe for a little taste break that will transport you to the heart of China!
Preparation time: 15 minutes – Cooking time: 10 minutes – Total preparation time: 25 minutes
Chinese rice recipe for 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 chicken breast, diced (optional)
- 1 cup fresh skinless shrimp (optional)
- 1 beef or pork tenderloin, diced (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 stalk of celery
- 2 or 3 spring onions
- a handful of peas
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 medium onion
- 1 piece of ginger, approximately 3 centimeters
- 3 tablespoons of lard or vegetable oil
- Salt or soy sauce 2 tablespoons thick soy sauce (optional)
Before moving on to preparing Chinese rice, you must first prepare and cook each of the ingredients before assembling them.
white rice
To start you need refrigerated white rice , which we recommend you prepare the day before.
How to do it?
- Place a saucepan over high heat, add the rice, water (1 part rice to 2 parts water) and salt.
- Cook for 5 minutes, until the water evaporates.
- Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for a quarter of an hour. If you notice that the rice is not cooked to your liking, continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
- After cooking, immediately place the rice in the refrigerator (note that it will only keep in the refrigerator for one day; after this time, it will dry out).
My advice:
- To successfully cook your rice, you must respect certain conditions:
- Choose a non-stick pan.
- Adjust the cooking heat so that it is not too high.
- Respect the water-rice ratio: 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water.
For your information
Besides being an easy recipe to make, rice is a good accompaniment to your dishes. It is a nutritious food and represents an excellent source of energy!
We present the nutritional values of 100 g of cooked rice :
| Nutritious | Corresponding average content |
| Energy | 145 calories |
| Water | 63.9g |
| Soccer | 14 mg |
| Iron | 0,04 mg |
| Magnesium | 7,1 mg |
| Zinc | 0,26 mg |
| Proteins | 2,92g |
| lipids | 0,41g |
| carbohydrates | 31,8g |
| Potassium | 16mg |
| Dietary fiber | 0,8g |
| Cholesterol | 0,75 mg |
| Sodium chloride salt | <0,01g |
| Starch | 27.7g |
| Chloride | 5,91 mg |
| Copper | 0,07 mg |
| Iodine | < 20 mcg |
| Manganese | 0,17 mg |
| Match | 35 mg |
| Sodium | < 5 mg |
| Betacarotene | < 5 mcg |
| Vitamina B12 | 0.032 micrograms |
| Vitamin B9 (total folates) | 9.9 micrograms |
| Vitamin B6 | 0,029 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) | 0,21 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 0,16 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | < 0,01 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 0,03 mg |
| vitamin c | < 0,5 mg |
| vitamin e | < 0,08 mg |
| Vitamin K1 | < 0,8 mcg |
Please note that these values may vary slightly depending on the variety of rice used and the cooking method.
Fat or vegetable oil
After preparing the rice, you need to obtain fat. Use lard, as it gives more flavor to the rice. If you don’t have any, replace it with vegetable oil.
Meat: beef, pork, chicken or shrimp
When it comes to protein, you have plenty of options to choose from; you can opt for chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, turkey, calamari, ham.
Cut the meat into medium-sized cubes. For the shrimp, simply cut them in half.
Vegetables
Carrots, celery, onions, bean sprouts… You can use any vegetables you have in the fridge (finely chopped into small pieces).
If you have fresh ginger , that would be ideal. This will add aroma and a spicy touch to your rice.
Eggs
Prepare some scrambled eggs or a small omelette which you will then cut into small, finely chopped pieces and then add to your rice.
Prepare and cook Asian fried rice.
Now that everything is ready, it’s time to assemble your dish.
- Use a wok or large, deep skillet.
- Place your utensil over high heat.
- As soon as the bottom starts to smoke, add the oil and sauté the meats or shrimp for about 4 minutes.
- Once finished, set your proteins aside on a separate plate.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to your wok. Cook the ginger carefully first, as it is sensitive to heat and could burn quickly.
- Then add the carrot, celery, bean sprouts, chives and peas.
- Add a touch of salt and soy sauce.
- Finally, add the previously cooked egg and then the meats.
- Be careful to mix everything well.
- Remove your wok from the heat and, if desired, add the sliced onions.
- Remove the rice from the refrigerator and add thick soy sauce to give it color and give it more aroma and flavor.
- Now all you have to do is mix your rice with the meat and vegetable mixture.
- Everything is ready to enjoy an excellent Chinese rice!
Frequently Asked Questions
Tutorial: How to make Chinese sticky rice?
How much rice per person to make Chinese rice?
If you are wondering what the ideal amount of rice per person is to make Chinese rice, you should know that it varies depending on each person’s preferences and appetite, but also on how the rice is cooked.
That said, generally speaking it is recommended to allow between 50 and 75 grams of dry rice per person for a “standard” serving , which is equivalent to ¼ to ⅓ cup.
What to do with leftover rice and eggs?
If you have leftover rice and eggs , you can make egg fried rice. To do this, follow the steps below.
How to do it?
- Use a hot, lightly greased skillet.
- Stir-fry leftover rice with vegetables of your choice (optional).
- Add the beaten eggs, mix and stir until well cooked.
- And finally, season with spices and soy sauce to give your dish more flavor.
