One of the dishes we often enjoy at Chinese restaurants is fried rice, commonly referred to as chao fan.

While it may seem easy, many people find that homemade versions often lack the authentic taste of restaurant fried rice.

However, with just a few key points, you can make fried rice at home that rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant.

Ingredients

Chopped green onions, two eggs, one serving of rice. Soy sauce, cooking oil, monosodium glutamate, and a bit of garlic.

First, prepare a deep frying pan or wok and heat one tablespoon of cooking oil.

Crack the two eggs directly into the pan. You can beat them in a separate bowl, but if you want to minimize dishes, it's fine to whisk them directly in the pan.

Quickly stir the eggs to cook them like an omelet.

Once the eggs are somewhat cooked and the moisture is gone, push them to one side and add about another tablespoon of cooking oil to the empty space.

Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry. You can add more green onions than you might think.

The sweetness and aroma of the green onions greatly influence the flavor of the fried rice.

Using about one thin green onion is perfectly fine and won't be overwhelming.

Now, add instant rice or leftover rice. It's best if the leftover rice isn't too moist.

After adding the rice, gently stir it without pressing down too hard, as this can break the rice grains and affect the texture.

Here's an important point: don't add too much oil.

While you might think restaurant fried rice is greasy, the best fried rice is actually quite light.

Don't add enough oil that it pools on the bottom of the pan; just enough to prevent sticking is ideal.

If it seems insufficient, add about one tablespoon more.

Increase the heat to medium-high and continue to stir-fry.

You can add about half a tablespoon of minced garlic if you like.

The key to restaurant-style fried rice is using dry, cold rice, coating the rice grains with egg and oil, and giving it a slight char with soy sauce.

Stir-fry for about two minutes until the rice grains are firm and slightly golden.

This step is crucial for achieving the flavor of restaurant fried rice.

Finally, reduce the heat slightly and season to taste. It's important to use soy sauce instead of salt here.

Pour the soy sauce around the edge of the pan and let it caramelize slightly before mixing it in for a deeper flavor.

Finish by sprinkling a bit of sesame salt and serve it in a bowl.

There are no fancy ingredients or meat, but one bite will show you why Chinese restaurant egg fried rice is so popular.

The aroma of green onions, the richness of the eggs, the firm rice grains, and the subtle umami of the soy sauce come together beautifully.

If you have eggs and green onions at home, try making this delicious fried rice for dinner tonight.