Uncle Roger's Humorous Egg Fried Rice Review

Mar 5, 2025

Uncle Roger Reacts to BBC Egg Fried Rice Video

Introduction

  • Uncle Roger is reacting to a fan-submitted video from BBC Good Food.
  • The video is a tutorial on how to make egg fried rice.
  • Uncle Roger provides humorous commentary on the video.

Initial Reactions

  • Uncle Roger is surprised by the video title, questioning why someone would be afraid of making egg fried rice, a common dish.
  • He makes a joke about the BBC acronym before clarifying it's the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Critique of Cooking Techniques

Measuring Water for Rice

  • BBC’s method: For each part rice, use two parts water.
  • Uncle Roger's method: Use finger measurement for water level.
  • Criticism: Disapproves of using a cup to measure water.

Washing Rice

  • BBC does not wash the rice.
  • Uncle Roger emphasizes that washing rice is essential.
  • Critiques the lack of washing, implying the rice could be dirty.

Cooking Rice

  • Disapproves of using induction stoves, preferring gas stoves for cooking rice.

Draining Rice

  • BBC uses a colander to drain rice, which Uncle Roger finds absurd.
  • Commentary: "Drain rice like pasta"; suggests the rice is ruined.
  • Suggests using a rice cooker instead.

Ingredients and Cooking Process

  • Eggs: Impressed by the one-handed egg cracking.
  • Garlic and Ginger: Approves as traditional Asian seasoning.
  • Final Cooking: Calls the result too healthy.
  • MSG: Critiques the absence of MSG, calling it essential for flavor.

Handling and Presentation

  • Criticizes the use of metal utensils on non-stick pans.
  • Jokes about potential consequences from using metal on pans in Asian households.

Final Remarks

  • Uncle Roger finds the final dish lacking due to improper technique.
  • Expresses disbelief at the presenter's pride despite numerous mistakes.
  • Offers to teach proper techniques if BBC reaches out.

Conclusion

  • Encourages viewers to follow him on Instagram.
  • Ends with a humorous and critical tone towards the BBC video.

These notes capture Uncle Roger's comedic critique of the BBC Good Food's egg fried rice video, highlighting traditional cooking methods and the importance of using MSG.