Salted fish and chicken fried rice

Salted fish fried rice is a favourite at home and in restaurants in southern China (Cantonese and Hakka) and Hong Kong: the strong umami smell of salted dried fish gives depth to fried rice. With chicken and bean sprouts it is a hearty one-dish meal.

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Method

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1. Fry the fish in a dry pan or with a little oil for 1–2 minutes until crisp and fragrant; set aside. ⏱ Timer: 1 min
2. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry the garlic, chilli and spring onions for 30–45 seconds.
3. Add the chicken and toss for 1 minute. ⏱ Timer: 1 min
4. Add the rice and toss over high heat for 3–4 minutes until the grains separate. ⏱ Timer: 3 min
5. Add the fish, bean sprouts, fish sauce, pepper and sugar; season carefully with salt, because the fish is salty.
6. Toss for 1–2 more minutes and serve straight away.

Source: Wikibooks Cookbook – Salted Fish Fried Rice (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted and translated. This page is also licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tips

• Salted fish is very salty: start with a little salt.
• Fry the fish crisp first so it does not go soft.
• Smoked mackerel or anchovies can stand in for the fish.
• Without cold rice it will not be fluffy and separate.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy salted fish?

In Asian shops as dried salted fish (e.g. anchovy, mackerel).

Is it smelly?

Intense, but it mellows when cooked.

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