Budget Zojirushi Rice Cooker

Din Tai Fung's shrimp fried rice ignores most of what the internet teaches about fried rice. No soy sauce. No day-old rice. No butter. Just five ingredients, solid wok technique, and a simple seasoning blend called "House Seasoning" made from chicken powder, salt, and MSG. It shouldn't work, but it's one of the most famous fried rice dishes in the world. The video breaks down the exact rice DTF uses (Taikeng No. 9 in Taiwan, Nishiki in the US), why fresh rice outperforms day-old, and an alkaline shrimp trick that gives you restaurant-level texture at home. Adapted for a regular home stove, not a restaurant burner. Full recipe with printable card: https://jasonfarmer.com/din-tai-fung-shrimp-fried-rice-recipe/ Wanna learn how to make Thai Takeout fried rice at home? Watch this next: https://youtu.be/xvIiCTnL-b0 Main ingredients for this fried rice (affiliate links): Nishiki Medium Grain Rice: https://geni.us/j3nKK Lee Kum Kee Chicken Powder (Red Tin): https://geni.us/3YwfBXM Aji-No-Moto MSG: https://geni.us/FV5mIa Morton’s Table Salt: https://geni.us/0JaL Baking Soda: https://geni.us/2Apujc Vegetable Oil: https://geni.us/gUOEeub Kitchen equipment (affiliate links): 14 Inch Mandarin Wok: https://geni.us/yppwqb Wok Spatula Ladle: https://geni.us/AQmlKP Spider Strainer: https://geni.us/YOU8Cq Made In 5 quart Saucier: https://madeincookware.pxf.io/jeM97Z Duxtop Induction Burner: https://geni.us/mOpIF Butane Burner Stove: https://geni.us/yXYxEf9 Butane Canisters: https://geni.us/g4u9oM Anchor Glass Ramekins: https://geni.us/Jplij Stainless Kitchen Prep Bowls: https://geni.us/jXax3 Squirt Bottle: https://geni.us/h1m4h0 Kitchen Scale: https://geni.us/hhwZF Measuring Cups: https://geni.us/sKcCUZM Measuring Spoons: https://geni.us/Fe7U4M Deli Containers: https://geni.us/rJXoK Le Creuset (small) Dutch Oven: https://geni.us/R0iAqe Le Creuset (big) Dutch Oven: https://geni.us/rzZwFz Silicone Spatula: https://geni.us/j3UhW4X Zojirushi Rice Cooker: https://geni.us/34iURhM Budget Zojirushi Rice Cooker: https://geni.us/FDDUW Baking Sheet: https://geni.us/KJQxnsf Cutting Board: https://geni.us/zIWbTB Music by Epidemic Sound (free 30-day trial! Affiliate link): https://share.epidemicsound.com/v23gld Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:36 Why only 5 ingredients works 0:52 The rice: Taikeng No. 9 vs. Nishiki 1:48 Cooking the rice: Water ratio and method 3:51 Fresh rice vs. day-old rice myth 4:35 The House Seasoning: Chicken powder, salt, MSG 5:25 Shrimp prep: Alkaline wash for snap 6:14 The stir-fry: Egg technique and Silver over Gold 8:07 Plating: The dome flip 8:36 Taste test Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Jason Farmer may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from amazon.com