To achieve the best results for fried rice, it is recommended to use leftover, cold rice that has been cooked and refrigerated beforehand. The rice should be at least a day old for optimal texture and to prevent it from becoming too sticky when stir-fried.

If you don't have pre-cooked rice, you can cook a fresh batch specifically for fried rice. Here's a general guideline for cooking rice:

Rinse the rice: Place the desired amount of rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.

Ratio of rice to water: For white rice, use a 1:2 ratio of rice to water. For example, if you're cooking 1 cup of rice, use 2 cups of water.

Cooking process:

- In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water.

- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

- Once it boils, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the rice simmer for about 15-20 minutes.

- Avoid opening the lid during the cooking process, as it may affect the cooking time and texture of the rice.

- After the cooking time, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.

Remember that these cooking times can vary depending on the type and brand of rice you're using. It's always a good idea to follow the instructions on the specific rice packaging for the most accurate cooking times.

Once the rice is cooked, spread it out on a baking sheet or a large plate to cool completely before using it for fried rice. This helps to dry out the rice and prevent it from clumping together when stir-fried.

- Keep cooked ingredients warm on a cooler zone while stir-frying new ones on a hotter zone.

Spread out the rice:

- Spread the cold, leftover rice in a thin and even layer on the griddle.

Gather your ingredients to go with and flavor your fried rice, then grill. It's that simple .

How to Cook Fried Rice on a Blackstone Griddle:

Heat the griddle:

- Make sure the Blackstone griddle is preheated to medium-high heat.

Sauté vegetables:

- Add a little oil to the griddle and cook the aromatics (like garlic, onions, and ginger) until they smell nice.

- Add the vegetables and cook until they are tender.

Cook the eggs:

- Make a space on the griddle and crack the eggs into it.

- Scramble the eggs and cook until they are lightly set.

Combine ingredients:

- Push the eggs to the side and add the cold rice to the griddle.

- Break up any clumps of rice and mix it with the eggs.

- Add the cooked proteins and vegetables back to the griddle.

- Drizzle soy sauce over everything and season with salt and pepper.

- Stir everything together until well mixed and heated through.