Steps to Make Yangzhou Fried Rice

Ingredients

  • Leftover rice: appropriate amount
  • Eggs: 2
  • Peas: appropriate amount
  • Ham: 1–2 pieces
  • Cucumber: half a piece
  • Carrot: half a piece
  • Chopped green onion: appropriate amount
  • Cooking oil: appropriate amount
  • Oyster sauce: 20g
  • Dark soy sauce (or light soy sauce): 2 tablespoons (10g)
  • Salt: 10g

Steps to Make Authentic Yangzhou Fried Rice

Step 1:
Dice all the ingredients (ham, cucumber, carrot) into small cubes. Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them until well-mixed.

Step 2:
Boil water in a pot, blanch the peas until just cooked, and set them aside.

Step 3:
Heat oil in a pan, scramble the eggs until solidified, then remove and set aside.

Step 4:
In the same pan, stir-fry the chopped green onion for 3–5 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5:
Add all the prepared ingredients (cucumber cubes, carrot cubes, peas, scrambled eggs, ham) along with the rice. Break up any clumps in the rice while stirring.

Step 6:
Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and salt. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until everything is well combined.