Stir-fried rice is made quickly and at a higher heat to get a smoky flavor and to prevent soggy rice. If you are not comfortable using high heat, then use medium heat, no worries. Before beginning to make fried rice,…
Vegetable Options for Fried Rice (볶음밥)
All of the vegetables for fried rice should be cut into small diced or minced/sliced if they are aromatic vegetables.
Seasoning Ingredients for Fried Rice (볶음밥)
There are some seasoning ingredients that are commonly used to season fried rice. If you plan to use a liquid-based seasoning, be careful not to add too much, or it can make your fried rice soggy. A hack for this…
Proteins for Fried Rice (볶음밥)
If you use proteins in your fried rice, if they are high in fat, then you can use less oil when cooking them. Usually, you will always stir fry the proteins first until they are completely cooked before adding any…
Prepping the Rice for Fried Rice (볶음밥)
Type of Rice: You will need dry, low moisture rice when making fried rice. The rice used for Korean fried rice is medium grain white rice (백미). Drying your Rice: The reason we use low moisture rice is that if…
Tools for Making Korean Fried Rice (볶음밥)
When making fried rice, you can use a wok or a non-stick pan to stir fry your fried rice. A wok is a better choice to use because it evenly distributes the heat on the surface and allows you to…
