Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with the oil. Add rice, onions, mushrooms, carrots, chicken broth, and cream and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

I stirred the rice into the melted fat, then cooked it in the chicken broth while minced ginger and scallions sizzled with hot oil. It became a special meal, especially for Lunar New Year ...