Soggy Fried Rice
Your fried rice is wet because the rice was too fresh or the pan was crowded. Dry it and re-fry hot.
soggy texture · clumped grains · dairy-free
The fix
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- 1 spread rice on a sheet pan and dry at 300F for 6 minutes
- 2 re-fry in a hot pan with 1 tablespoon oil, spreading in a thin layer
- 3 add soy sauce at the end and toss with scallions
If it's still wrong
- Turn into a rice bowl and top with crisp vegetables.
- Bake in a casserole with cheese for a different texture.
Prevent next time
- Use day-old rice that has dried in the fridge.
- Cook in small batches to avoid steaming.
Notes
Why this works
Fried rice needs dry grains so the surface can brown. Drying the rice first and frying over high heat removes excess moisture and restores separate grains.