MSG vs. No MSG Egg Fried Rice

Steps

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1. 1
   Harvest fresh snow peas, sprouting broccoli, onion, garlic, and carrots from the garden, then wash and prep them.
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   Divide the prepped ingredients into two equal portions to make two identical fried rice dishes, the only difference being that one batch will include added MSG.
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   Heat the homemade scallion ginger oil in the pan and fry the eggs until just slightly undercooked, then remove and set aside.
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   Add a bit more oil to the pan and stir-fry the onion, garlic, and carrots, seasoning with a little salt.
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   Add the broccoli and snow peas and stir-fry together with the other vegetables.
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   Add the day-old rice and stir-fry until well combined, then mix in the cooked eggs.
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   Stir in about three scoops of homemade rice vinegar and two scoops of soy sauce to finish the no-MSG version of the fried rice.
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   Prepare the second batch of fried rice the exact same way, stirring in soy sauce.
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   This time add about half a teaspoon of MSG, plus a little extra to taste, then mix well to finish the MSG version of the fried rice.
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    Do a blind taste test comparing the two versions: the MSG version is described as having more umami richness and a rounder, more balanced flavor, while the no-MSG version tastes a bit saltier.
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