Jin Bao Yin Dan Chaofan (JIN BOW YIN DAN chow-FAN)

Egg Fried Rice - The Golden Standard of Chinese Cuisine

Jīn Bāo Yín Dàn Chǎofàn, or Egg Fried Rice, stands as a pillar of Chinese culinary tradition, embodying the essence of comfort food. Simple, quick, and satisfying, this dish turns everyday ingredients into a feast for the senses.

Recipe Directions

Loosen the cooked rice and set aside Beat 4 eggs and pour it onto the loosened cooked rice. You can also choose to fry the rice on its own first and then add the egg onto the rice in the wok. I find that the result is similar Use your hands to mix the rice with the egg until all the rice has been coated with egg Chop 4 stalks of green onions and set aside Heat wok at high heat and wait until the wok is at around 175˚C or 350˚F If the wok is not hot enough, your rice may become too wet Add 4 tbsp oil to the wok and use the spatula to help coat the wok Note: the whole frying process should not take more than 8 minutes. If it’s taking you longer, you could be overcooking the rice and you’ll make it too chewy Add the rice coated with egg into the wok. Spread it out and let it fry for 10 seconds Stir-fry until the rice is fluffy and the egg is cooked Add chopped green onions and mix well Sprinkle 2 tsp of salt and ½ tsp of white pepper powder and stir-fry until the salt and pepper is evenly distributed If you like to use soy sauce, you can substitute 1 tsp of salt with 1 tbsp of soy sauce. Fish sauce would be a good alternative if you don’t want the rice to have a brown colour Taste test and make adjustments Add 1 tbsp of oil onto the rice and mix well this is an optional step but I find that it helps to keep the rice moist after you remove the rice from the wok Turn off heat Serve

History

Egg Fried Rice is more than just a staple; it’s a culinary canvas that has captured the creativity of Chinese cooks for generations, allowing for endless variations and personal touches. This dish is a celebration of resourcefulness and flavor, often served as a comforting meal on its own or alongside other dishes to complete a family dinner.