Seaweed snacks are taking the place of fried chips as the healthy option. They taste different and are rich in nutrients, ...

Rice. Shocking, I know, but not just any rice! The ideal choice for fried rice is jasmine or long grain white rice; these longer grains are less starchy and tend to fluff up without sticking together.

Fried rice is one of those dishes that doesn’t really need a recipe. So often, it’s all about chucking whatever odds and ends you have in your fridge — along with cold, leftover rice — and ...

The original recipe used wheat flour instead of rice flour and was typically fried. Changes in the recipe happened over time.

Stir in the rice, then add the broth and scrape up any browned bits. Cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Off heat, taste and season with salt and pepper.

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.