Shrimp Fried Rice Tips
What is the secret to good fried rice?
The key ingredient for successful fried rice is day-old rice, which is drier.
Make your rice the day before, cool and keep overnight in the refrigerator. Freshly made rice yields too much moisture for a fried rice recipe.
What kind of rice should I use for fried rice?
The best rice to use for fried rice, like in this shrimp fried rice recipe, is a medium- or long-grain variety, such as Jasmine rice. Here's more on the
different types of rice and when to use them.
What gives Chinese fried rice its flavor?
Fried rice gets much of its flavor from a combination of factors–mostly heat, technique and ingredients. The wok or skillet in which fried rice is prepared should be very hot, and the rice stirred minimally, to get that nice golden-brown color. A splash or two of soy sauce or oyster sauce can also give fried rice that essential "
umami" flavor.
Research contributed by Mark Neufang, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant 
