The Uncle Roger Controversy: 8 Easy Asian Fried Rice Recipes To Try
From home cook Lace Zhang’s grandmother’s recipe to a Peranakan-inspired Laksa fried rice dish
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You probably saw the video when the internet got its hands on it: Uncle Roger, a persona played by Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, reacting to BBC's Egg Fried Rice Video.
Many went on to criticise the recipe for its numerous failings. Such as: not washing the rice at the start, adding too much water to the rice, draining the rice in a colander after it was done, and running it under tap water after. The approach was likened to pasta. And though the two are grains, that's about where the similarities end.
Since then, Nigel Ng and Hersha Patel, the BBC Food presenter, have come together to collaborate on a proper cooking tutorial for egg fried rice. It's only been a few days but the video already has over three million views. Needless to say, this is one highly anticipated recipe video for egg fried rice.
Fried rice is one of the most nostalgic and classic dishes in the hallmark of Asian food. If you were looking for easy Asian fried rice recipes, here is a list of eight versions for you to try. From home cook Lace Zhang’s grandmother’s recipe to a Peranakan-inspired Laksa fried rice dish.
When it comes to Asian comfort food, nothing's more satisfying than a fragrant bowl of fried rice. This recipe by avid baker and home cook Lace Zhang – she took the recipe from her grandma, so it has that nostalgic and authentic taste we all know and love!
For those who might not readily have jasmine rice or Japanese rice in their pantry, consider giving your brown and red rice the same treatment. This healthy twist to the favourite Asian staple is not only tasty and filling but helps you meet your daily fibre requirement.
Prawn lovers will surely enjoy this. If you like, swap out the prawns for tiger prawns for an even more indulgent and fragrant bowl.
A traditional Asian comfort food dish which is a family favourite, nasi goreng is a stunning Indonesian fried rice dish brimming with fresh vegetables and, of course, a fried egg on top!
This fried rice with lup cheong and shiitake mushrooms recipes is quick, easy, and hearty enough for either lunch or dinner! The two additions will build a whole new level of depth and umami to the classic fried rice.
It's an easy one-dish meal for busy nights. This mouthwatering Egg Fried Rice With Prawns has vegetables for nutrition's sake, and toasted sesame seeds for added crunch.
One of the most popular Asian comfort foods is a fragrant bowl of fried rice, and this recipe with lup cheong (Chinese sausages) is great for family celebrations.
This hearty, flavourful Peranakan-inspired dish is perfect for both fuss-free weeknight dinners and your next potluck party. Recipe by Allspice Institute for The Weekly's .
This post was first published on April 12, 2019, and updated on August 12, 2020.