Re-frying Fried Rice?

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to know if anyone knows how to re-fry chinese fried rice. I always save the leftovers from my take-out in the fridge, and want to know how to fry it up good again after it has been refridgerated!!

I have no luck with leftovers!!

Thanks!

Butter

Yes, heat the rice slow in a non-stick skillet or re-heat in a microwave and it will be fine.

I tried several times to make my own fried rice, and before quiting trying came to the conclusion that the rice needs to be day old and refrigerated to cook right. So it's re-heated food in the first place (or so I think).

As much as possible I do not re fry fried rice, but here's what I sometimes do, I heat the skillet (if it is a non-stick one) until it's totally dry then put a little oil,spread the oil in the skillet, then watch for a little smoke that's coming out, that means that the the skillet is already hot, (coz if you put the rice already, they're gonna stick in the skillet), then put the rice and just keep on frying and turning until you think it is ready.

A tip I learned from my father, always use high heat when frying rice and low heat when frying fish.

Another tip is if you are frying rice and then most of the rice get sticky or stuck or whatever you call it in the skillet, just get an egg and beat it then pour it over the rice, then turn it several times and you'll see that the rice wont stick to the skillet anymore.

Oh and another one, if the rice came from the fridge and a little hard, just sprinkle a little water on the rice before frying it.

yes a little water should do the trick -- if not, try a little LITTLE LITTLE butter or some soy sauce if you like it.

I never refry my fried rice unless I am adding more ingredients to it, and I do it in the method mentioned by Clara.

For leftover fried rice, I usually just steam it for about 15mins.

I also learnt from my mom that you don't always need to cook fried rice with leftover rice. Just use slightly less water when cooking the rice.

If I do microwave leftover rice, I put a cup of water into the microwave oven. This often helps to prevent the rice from becoming crispy or too dry.

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Microwave it, the fastest way =p

I just microwave because I don't want the added fat. You can add a little water to the dish, then cover with plastic wrap and poke a hole in the top. This allows the rice to steam, and heat thoroughly.

I dont get how you can really refry fried rice. You should only heat food once its cooked to avoid toughness

I usually just reheat the rice in the microwave. I never thought about refrying it. Especially since it already has the oil in it. I would have to think of another method to fry it again since I don't eat much oil. I guess if you used an olive oil it would be somewhat healthier.

Manga said:

Microwave it, the fastest way =p

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Yes this is fast it is how I do mine as well