Lup Cheong Fried Rice: Hawaii's Chinese-Plantation Breakfast
STEP 1
Pull the day-old rice out of the fridge. Break up any clumps with your fingers, the goal is loose grains, not a single brick. Cold rice is non-negotiable for fried rice; warm rice steams in the pan instead of frying and turns the dish into mush. If you only have warm rice, spread it on a sheet tray and stick it in the freezer for 15 minutes first.