KOMPAS.com – One of the characteristics of fried rice is that the rice grains are perfectly separated. Fried rice traders usually cook rice that is not too soft, but not too hard either.
This is a challenge that beginners often face when trying to make trader-style fried rice.
So that your fried rice is successful, there are several important tricks that can be applied when cooking rice.
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Here are the traders’ secrets for producing delicious fried rice that doesn’t clump, as reported by Kompas.com:
How to cook rice to make fried rice
Ideally, fried rice uses pera rice, namely rice that is not too soft. This type of rice makes it easier for the spices to absorb and mix perfectly when cooked.
However, if you cook your own rice at home, the result often tends to be mushy and lumpy.
To avoid this, here are the steps for cooking rice that are suitable for fried rice:
1. Use less water
When cooking rice, reduce the amount of water. Use a measure below the knuckle of your index finger so that the rice is cooked but not mushy.
2. Cool the rice
If the rice comes from rice cookerlet it cool first at room temperature before cooking it into fried rice. This step is also carried out by fried rice traders.
illustration of sushi riceMake sure that rice left in an open space is protected from insects. Use a cover or place the rice in a safe place.
Tips for cooking fried rice like a trader
So that the fried rice results are perfect, there are several additional tips that you can apply:
1. Put a little oil on the rice
Add a little oil to the rice to be cooked. Stir well so that the rice grains do not clump when fried. Don’t use too much, because if fried rice is too oily it will lose its taste.
2. Heat the frying pan until it is really hot
Make sure the pan is hot before starting to cook. If the pan is not hot enough, the rice will stick easily.
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After that, heat the oil until it is really hot before adding other ingredients such as eggs, onions and spices.
3. Use high heat when cooking
Use high heat during the cooking process to prevent the rice from sticking to the pan. However, you also need to adjust the size of the fire according to your needs so that the rice doesn’t burn.
According to Agung Budiharton, Executive Chef of The Grove Suites by Grand Aston, it is important to understand the right time to increase or decrease the fire when cooking.
“Pay attention to the smoke coming out of the pan and the condition of the rice when it is cooked,” he explained.
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