Although Chinese cuisine is one of the most popular in the world, much about its preparation is still unknown. We invite you to enjoy the fascinating Chinese food by discovering some of the ingredients that are commonly used in its dishes, but that few people know about:

Cornstarch

Cornstarch is generally used to give a thicker consistency to soups or creams, but in the case of Chinese rice, it serves another purpose. When coating the chicken with cornstarch, it creates a much lighter batter than what would be achieved with breadcrumbs.

White wine

The wonderful thing about using wine in cooking is that it adds a very special flavor to the food without adding a drop of alcohol. Although rice wine is usually the preferred choice for Chinese and Japanese cuisine, you can also use a nice white wine in your fried rice.

Lemon

We are used to the flavor of orange in traditional Chinese chicken, but we rarely hear about lemon in these preparations. Well, it turns out that this fruit also goes very well with the sweet and sour flavors of Chinese food. You have to try fried rice with lemon!

Egg

Few people know that one of the main ingredients of Chinese rice is egg. While its flavor is quite overshadowed by the other ingredients, the egg adds a more interesting texture to the mix of rice, meat, and vegetables.

Sesame oil

This is not just any vegetable oil. Sesame oil is very aromatic, so just a few drops can completely change a dish. We invite you to try sesame oil when preparing fried rice. You will notice the difference.

Sugar

It may seem strange, but sugar is very important in the preparation of savory dishes. Using this ingredient does not necessarily aim to sweeten something but to balance acidic or bitter flavors. In the case of Chinese cuisine, sugar helps counteract the bitterness of traditional soy sauce. If after reading this you are curious to try these ingredients, we recommend making a delicious fried rice at home:

• Mixed fried rice
• Chinese rice with vegetables
• Fried Chinese rice
• Oriental-style cauliflower fried rice