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In article >,
unge (Little Malice) wrote:

> Attributions reinstated:
>
> One time on Usenet, Abe > said:
> > Dan Abel > said:
> >> In article . com>,
> >> ebrian > wrote:
>
> > >> I want to make real Chinese fried rice, not some way to "get rid of
> > >> leftovers". I feel sad for the world if that's what fried rice has
> > >> been reduced to..
> > >
> > >Ask real Chinese people what fried rice is, and they'll say it is a way
> > >to use up leftovers. Chinese people seldom eat fried rice, and
> > >certainly wouldn't serve it to guests. Ask Chinese restaurant workers
> > >in the US what fried rice is, and they'll say that it is something
> > >served to round eyes.
> >
> > Ding ding ding. Correct answer.
>
> Abe, please watch your attributions -- I had no idea who you
> were replying to. I agree, however. I think the OP, who was
> obviously too lazy to look this up for him/herself, has some
> strange ideas about fried rice...

Nah.

He/she probably just thinks that recipes are written in stone. :-)

Those of us that really know how to cook know better.

I rarely follow recipes. I cook mostly by what I have on hand, and to
personal tastes and adjust accordingly.

I almost never make anything the same way twice, and I rarely measure
ingredients using measuring tools. I most often make it up as I go
along. If something turns out exceptionally well or I want to post it, I
try to remember at least approximate amounts to scribble down.

And I'm ok with that. :-d
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