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What’s The Difference Between Korean And Chinese Fried Rice?
BY JENNA WOS
Chinese and Korean fried rice may look similar, but each uses specific varieties of rice and mixed-in ingredients, offering distinct differences in taste and texture.
Yangzhou fried rice, named after the Chinese city where it originated, is made with long-grain rice because it is less sticky than short-grain and, therefore, fries better.
The rice is tossed with ingredients such as chicken, Chinese ham, scallops, shrimp, bamboo shoots, peas, and sea cucumbers to create Chinese fried rice.
Korean fried rice is made with short-grain rice, which is starchier. This type of rice takes longer to absorb the oil, resulting in a more risotto-like dish.
Additionally, Korean fried rice is made using the leftover ingredients from other meals made that day, which are left in the pan and then fried with the rice.