Smoky Fried Rice Recipes

SMOKY FRIED RICE

Steps:

• THAW frozen peas and carrots and drain; CHOP 1/2 cup white onions; SLICE 4 green onions thinly (if optional GROUP FOUR meat if used in recipe, TOSS meat in 1 teaspoon soy sauce with 1 pinch white pepper and 1 dash sesame oil (NOTE: If cooked diced ham is used in dish, no additional ingredients need to be added); SET aside.
• BEAT 2 eggs from GROUP TWO ingredients with 1 dash sesame oil, 1 dash soy sauce and 1 dash white pepper: SET aside.
• HEAT 1 tablespoon peanut oil in wok, swirling oil carefully to coat wok surface (oil should be as hot as hot as possible without smoking); ADD 1/2 cup chopped white onions and 4 thinly sliced green onions, sauteeing 1 minute or lomger.
• REMOVE onions with deep-fry strainer; PLACE into medium bowl; SET aside, close to your working station.
• SWIRL 1 tablespoon peanut oil in wok again; ADD beaten eggs; SCRAMBLE eggs lightly and quickly until they begin to puff, until just firm; REMOVE cooked egg and add to same bowl with cooked onions.
• POUR 1 tablespoon bacon drippings to the wok and swirl oil carefully; ADD cooked cold rice; STIR-FRY for 2 minutes.
• ADD 2/3 cup thawed strained peas and carrots (also add cooked meat or shrimp now if using); STIR to combine.
• RETURN cooked onions and egg to wok mixture; QUICKLY add 1 dash soy sauce soy sauce and 1 dash sesame oil, STIR-FRY 1 minute longer.
• SEASON rice to taste; GARNISH with red pepper flakes if desired.
• SERVE and enjoy!

MOM'S SMOKED SALMON FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Pour the water into a saucepan, add the rice, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, place 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir in the eggs and cook until scrambled to desired consistency. Remove eggs from the pan, and set aside.
• Using the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and heat over medium heat. Stir in the onion and green onion; cook until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salmon, rice, peas, and scrambled eggs, and toss until evenly blended. Cook and stir rice mixture until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high. Add sausage; cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add broccoli and bell pepper; cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender. Remove mixture to a plate.
• Wipe skillet clean-careful, may be hot-reduce heat to medium, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add eggs. Cook 2-3 minutes until set, stirring once or twice. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Return skillet to stove over medium-high. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add cauliflower; cook, undisturbed, until softened and lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, pepper, sausage mixture, and egg. Divide among plates and top with cilantro.