Yeung Chow Fried Rice

Fried rice is one of my dad’s signature dishes. He cooks it with freshly steamed rice, as there is rarely any leftover rice after a meal. It’s satisfying making this dish at home because you can be sure to keep the ratio of liu 料 (“all the good stuff”) to rice much more balanced, rather than a restaurant’s version of mostly rice with sparse additions. It is also a great way to use up leftovers, even the smallest bits. Cooking lettuce is common in Asian cuisine and is a key ingredient in thi