Mandarin Rice Recipes

TRADITIONAL MANDARIN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and swirl to coat the pan.
• When the oil shimmers, add the eggs, which will puff up.
• Allow to set about 5 seconds, and using a wok spatula or similar tool, push the sides of the egg mass toward the center to allow uncooked egg to reach the pan and solidify.
• Flip the mass, allow it to set, about 5 seconds, and slide it onto a dish; do not over cook.
• With the edge of the spatula, break the eggs into small pieces. Set aside.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil to the wok and swirl to coat the pan.
• When the oil shimmers, add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until soft, about 2 minutes.
• Add the Chinese sausage (la chang - see note below), the white parts of the scallions, and the rice and toss thoroughly until heated through.
• Add the soy sauce, pepper, and reserved eggs and toss.
• Correct the seasoning, adding the salt if necessary, transfer to a platter, and garnish with the scallion greens.
• Serve immediately.
• Ming's Tip: The eggs will be done very quickly. Keep an eye on them to make sure they don't brown or dry out.
• NOTE: la chang is Chinese sausage.

MANDARIN RICE

Steps:

• Sprinkle rice in bottom of oiled 2 quart casserole.
• Add boiling water and salt. Set aside.
• Slowly brown meat in 2 tablespoons cooking oil.
• Saute chopped vegetables in oil.
• Add all to rice mixture.
• Add soup and soy sauce and blend.
• Cover and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

TRADITIONAL MANDARIN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a wok, add 2 tablespoons of oil and quickly soft-scramble the eggs. Remove the eggs. In the same wok, coat with oil and stir-fry garlic and ginger. Add white scallions and lapchang. Add rice and mix thoroughly. Add soy sauce, white pepper and scrambled eggs. Check for seasoning. Serve immediately.

ORANGE RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add rice; stir until lightly browned. Add broth, orange juice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in oranges.

MANDARIN RICE STUFFING WITH CHESTNUTS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Use the tip of a sharp paring knife to cut an X on the flat side of each chestnut. Put the chestnuts in a plastic container and put in the freezer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Put the chestnuts on a jelly roll pan or baking dish, cut side up, and roast 20 minutes. Remove pan from the oven and allow chestnuts to cool until warm to the touch. Remove the shell and peel the chestnuts. Roasted chestnuts will keep in the refrigerator in a covered container for 2 to 3 days.
• Place pecans in an empty wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes over medium heat until the nuts are golden. The pecans can be roasted several days ahead.
• In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Add the rice and return to a full boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Turn off the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff the rice, cover, and allow it to completely cool before refrigerating. Makes about 4 cups.
• Combine the soy sauce and sesame oil in a cup. Combine the salt and pepper in a small dish.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the ginger and garlic using a metal spatula to stir-fry no more than 10 seconds, until the ginger and garlic are fragrant. Add the mushrooms and bell peppers and stir-fry for 30 seconds, until all the oil is absorbed. Swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil, add the rice, and stir-fry for 1 minute, breaking up the rice with the spatula. Swirl in the soy sauce mixture, sprinkle with the salt mixture, and stir-fry for 1 minute, until well combined. Add the chestnuts, pecans and cilantro, and stir-fry for 1 minute, until heated through. Stir in the scallions.