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A safer, tastier bowl of fried rice

The best fried rice starts with rice that has been cooled properly.

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A safer, tastier bowl of fried riceFIELD GUIDE · 06
THE SHORT VERSION

The best fried rice starts with rice that has been cooled properly.

  1. 01

    Refrigerate cooked rice promptly in shallow containers.

  2. 02

    Use chilled rice from the refrigerator, not rice left at room temperature.

  3. 03

    Heat thoroughly and stir-fry in small batches.

  4. 04

    Add delicate greens and scallions near the end.

ONE MORE THING

The most memorable meals make room for different textures and people around the table.

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