Oven-Baked "Fried" Rice for a Perfectly Clump-Free Dish

Firstly, preheat your oven to a high temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit (or 200 degrees Celsius if you prefer metric). Next,

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Now, take a large baking dish measuring 8x12 inches and fill it with rice. Drizzle the contents of a canola oil bottle and a sesame oil bottle over the rice, making sure it is evenly coated. Add diced ham, chopped green onions, sliced bell peppers, grated carrots, frozen peas, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything together until you have a well-combined dish.

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In a saucepan, bring a mixture of chicken broth, soy sauce, and chile paste to a rolling boil over high heat. Pour this hot liquid mixture over the rice, stirring it briefly to distribute the flavors evenly. Cover the baking dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

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Place the covered baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 32 minutes. Remove it from the oven, let it stand for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Increase the oven temperature to a high heat of 475 degrees Fahrenheit (or 245 degrees Celsius if you prefer metric).

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Carefully remove the foil and use a fork to fluff up the rice, making sure it is evenly distributed. Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning as needed. Return the dish to the oven and cook until the rice is browned and crispy on top, taking about 10 minutes to achieve this.