Cooking Demo: Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients

• Chicken: Leftover rotisserie chicken or rotisserie chicken from a supermarket.
• Egg
• Scallions
• Frozen Peas
• Rice: Day-old rice, preferably with teriyaki sauce (optional).

Preparation Tips

• Rice:
  • Use freshly cooked rice or rice that has been refrigerated overnight for best results.
  • Avoid using rice that is about 45 minutes old as it tends to stick together and become mushy.
  • A trick by Wang Gang: Add a little cornstarch to the rice and break it up by hand to keep grains separated.

Cooking Steps

1. Prepare the Wok:

   • Rub a thin film of oil into the wok as a temperature gauge.
   • Heat until the oil is smoking hot; then add the rest of the oil.

2. Cook the Egg:

   • Heat wok until smoking, add oil.
   • Add egg with a pinch of salt, a touch of MSG, and white pepper.
   • Once cooked, remove the egg from the wok.

3. Cook the Rice:

   • Reheat the wok until smoking hot, then add oil.
   • Add rice and stir fry, using additional tools like a torch for smoky flavor if desired.

4. Add Vegetables and Chicken:

   • Add scallions and chopped chicken to the wok.
   • Stir in frozen peas (no need to defrost).
   • For additional vegetables like carrots, chilies, onions, or celery, pre-stir fry them and add them back in with the rice.

5. Seasoning:

   • Add salt and a dash of soy sauce around the side of the pan.
   • Add MSG and white pepper.
   • Return the cooked egg to the wok, breaking it up and mixing it in.

Final Notes

• Fried rice is simple and versatile, allowing for personal customization with different vegetables and flavors.
• The use of leftovers and frozen items makes it a quick and easy dish.
• Enjoy the process and adjust flavors to personal taste preferences.