Wednesday, April 28, 2010

rice 'n roll

This is a jazzy side dish to go with any Chinese meal. This rice is quick, tasty and requires pretty minimal ingredients. I made it to go along with sesame chicken, but it would nicely accompany many different dishes. 




PORK FRIED RICE

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 bunch scallions, roughly chopped
1/2 cup leftover pork (I used Chinese BBQ pork)
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed (plus any leftover vegetables you have on hand)
4 cups cooked white or brown rice
4 tablespoons soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and scallions. Cook, breaking up the eggs with a spoon until they are lightly browned. Stir in the meat, vegetables, rice, and the remaining oil. Increase heat slightly and cook until the rice is crispy, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce with 4 tablespoons of water. Pour the mixture over the rice.Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid, 3 to 5 minutes.Season with the salt and pepper and serve, with extra soy sauce on the side.