Various kinds of fried rice exist in Asia, like the Indonesian nasi goreng and the Thai khao phat. Some types of fried rice, like egg fried rice, are more commonly seen than others, as they are simpler to prepare (the ingredients are more accessible, too!)
But if you want THE fried rice, look no further than the Yangzhou Chao Fan ("Chao Fan" is "fried rice" in Chinese). It has premium ingredients, looks fantastic, and tastes excellent. For many, this is the ultimate fried rice, just for the number of ingredients alone.
In this video, Chef Wang Gang walks us through the many steps of making a top-quality Yangzhou Chao Fan.
As he clearly states in the video description, the Yangzhou Chao Fan holds itself to a high standard, which means that the chef who plans on making the dish better step up his game. From the preparation of the ingredients and the techniques shown as they are cooked, to the presentation, it is clear that the dish demands respect and excellence from the chef. But the final result will never disappoint.
Just look at that close-up!
There are a few variations to the Yangzhou Chao Fan, so this is just one of them. But if there are two things these variations have in common, it's the rice and the excellent taste.
(Image Credit: Chef Wang via YouTube)