Chinese Yangzhou-Style Chow Fan (Fried Rice)
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Chinese Yangzhou-Style Chow Fan (Fried Rice)
A classic, restaurant-style fried rice packed with flavor, aroma, and perfect texture.
Yangzhou-style chow fan is one of the most popular Chinese fried rice dishes, known for its light yet savory taste, colorful ingredients, and fluffy, separated grains of rice. The secret? High heat, day-old rice, and balanced seasoning.
With the right ingredients especially premium soy sauce and freshly ground black pepper you can easily recreate that authentic restaurant flavor at home.
🥢 Ingredients
- 2 cups day-old Jasmine rice (important for best texture)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- ½ cup protein (chicken, shrimp, or both)
- 2 tbsp 52USA Organic Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/2 tsp 52USA Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional but recommended)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare Your Ingredients
Before cooking, make sure everything is ready. Fried rice cooks quickly, so pre-measure all ingredients.
👉 Tip: Break apart the day-old rice with your hands to avoid clumps.
2. Cook the Protein
Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken or shrimp and cook until fully done. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté Aromatics & Vegetables
In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.
4. Add Rice
Add the rice and stir-fry, pressing and tossing until grains are separated and slightly toasted.
👉 This step is key to achieving that “wok hei” or smoky flavor.
5. Season to Perfection
Pour in:
- 52USA Organic Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- Oyster sauce
- 52USA Black Pepper
Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the rice.
6. Add Eggs & Combine
Push rice to one side of the pan.
Pour in beaten eggs and scramble, then mix into the rice.
7. Final Toss
Return cooked protein to the pan and mix everything well.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve Hot
Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
💡 Pro Tips for Restaurant-Style Chow Fan
✔ Use day-old rice – prevents soggy fried rice
✔ Cook on high heat – creates authentic flavor
✔ Don’t over-sauce – Yangzhou fried rice should be light, not overly dark
✔ Use quality soy sauce – this makes a huge difference
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