Monday, November 15, 2010

Ginger Fried Rice


Two photos this time instead of a lengthy description. In a word: delicious. Also, I'm pretty impressed that all three parts of this meal were done at the same time.

Ginger Fried Rice
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced ginger
4 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed and dried
4 cups cooked rice
Eggs to put on top (1 per person)
2 teaspoons sesame oil (for some heat use hot sesame oil)
2 teaspoons soy sauce

In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown.
Reduce heat under skillet to medium-low and leeks. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very tender but not browned.
Raise heat to medium and add rice, sesame oil and soy sauce. For traditional fried rice scramble eggs in separate skillet and add to rice then cook, stirring well, until heated through. Otherwise, fry egg sunny side up and serve on top of rice.
Dipping Sauce (Although it's actually for drizzling on top)
1 part sesame oil
1 part soy sauce
1 part hoisin sauce