There is fried rice and then there is great fried rice. Ordinary fried rice is a hearty meal traditionally made from many ingredients. Fantastic fried rice is an entirely different matter. It's a gourmet creation where every mouthful contains multiple layers of different flavours and textures that complement one another. As well, great fried rice is a beautiful mixture of different coloured ingredients.

The ideal fried rice is made from cold rice, which is drier than hot, freshly cooked rice. This creates a fluffy dish where every rice grain is separate. Enough oil should be used to add flavour and aroma, but without creating an oily taste or texture. The ingredients are open to much interpretation. The Chinese have created many specific types of fried rice dishes, each with its own exact list of ingredients. So get ready to experience the vast choice of fried rice styles in the many different restaurants of Hong Kong.