Saffron rice has a rich golden hue. Measure the rice, planning on about 1 cup dried rice for 6 people. Combine the rice and 2 cups cold water in a sauce pan.

Add chilled rice and press into a flat, even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until underside is very crisp (take a peek and give it a feel; it should be crackly), 7–8 minutes.

Fried rice can be served on its own or as part of a Chinese meal. I like to use a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok, which allows the ingredients to heat up quickly and evenly without overcooking.

Chinese fried rice is typically loaded with diced carrots, peas, corn, and protein like fluffy scrambled eggs and pork belly. Shrimp, chicken, Spam, and tofu are also popular, as is char siu ...

Special note: This rice needs to be soaked for several hours or even overnight, so prepare in advance. Makes about 8 cups, enough to stuff a medium-size turkey, and then some.

If anybody knows how to make Chinese fried rice it's Regina Mark, owner of Mee Sum Restaurant at 1819 S. Main St. with her husband Kenneth. The business has been in their family since 1950, and at ...

To make it, you'll need rice, eggs, salt, sugar, oil, garlic, scallions, frozen peas, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, chicken bouillon powder and ground white pepper.

Special note: This rice needs to be soaked for several hours or even overnight, so prepare in advance. Makes about 8 cups, enough to stuff a medium-size turkey, and then some.