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Golden Fried Rice

Golden Fried Rice (huángjīn chǎofàn - 黄金炒饭) gets its name from the fact that you coat the rice in egg yolks before stir-frying.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 524 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked white rice (refrigerated overnight)
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to tatse)
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or dry cooking sherry)
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup choy sum stems (or asparagus, broccoli stems, gai lan stems, etc.)
  • 1 scallion (finely chopped)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, add the cooked white rice, egg yolks, salt, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, sesame oil, and turmeric (if using). Mix until every grain of rice is well-coated. There should be no lumps or chunks of rice.
  2. Preheat a wok over high heat until it starts to smoke. Add the oil, and swirl it around the perimeter of the wok.
  3. Add the rice, and stir-fry continuously for 1-2 minutes.  Add the vegetables, and continue stir-frying. Once the rice grains are dry and start to pop around in the wok, taste and add an additional pinch of salt if needed. (A pinch of extra salt really brings out the flavor of this golden fried rice.) Stir in the scallions, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If making more than 2 servings, cook in separate batches for best results. 
  • If making this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use a gluten-free cooking sherry instead of Shaoxing wine, which can contain trace amounts of wheat.
  • If making this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use a gluten-free cooking sherry instead of Shaoxing wine, which can contain trace amounts of wheat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 391mg (130%) Sodium 602mg (25%) Potassium 162mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 832IU (17%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524

% Daily Value*

Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 391mg 130%
Sodium 602mg 25%
Potassium 162mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 832IU 17%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.