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Classic Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng Fried Rice

Step 1
Prepare the rice

Place the cold day-old rice in a large bowl. Using slightly wet hands, gently rub the rice grains together to break apart any large clumps into individual grains.

⏱ 2 minutes🔥 Room temperature
Cues: Rice should be entirely loose with no clumps larger than a marble.
Tip: Breaking the rice beforehand ensures you don't overwork and mash the grains in the wok.
Timer
05:00
Ingredients
  • Jasmine rice400g (3 cups)
  • Small shrimp100g (3.5 oz)
  • Char siu (Chinese BBQ pork)100g (3.5 oz)
  • Large eggs2
  • Frozen peas50g (1/3 cup)
  • Scallions (spring onions)30g (2 stalks)
  • Light soy sauce15ml (1 tbsp)
  • Dark soy sauce5ml (1 tsp)
  • Toasted sesame oil5ml (1 tsp)
  • White pepper powder1g (1/4 tsp)
  • Peanut oil or vegetable oil45ml (3 tbsp)