CRISPY RICE WITH BROCCOLI, BACON, CASHEWS AND EGG

Crispy Rice with Broccoli, Bacon, Cashews and Egg image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup oil
6 ounces any bacon or lunch meat, chopped (I'm using bacon)
1 cup broccoli and friends, such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli rabe or fennel (I'm using broccoli florets)
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 cup toasted nuts, chopped (I'm using cashews)
2 tablespoons vinegar or citrus juice (I'm using rice wine vinegar)
3 cups cooked rice or rice pilaf (see Cook's Note)
4 eggs, whisked
Optional toppers: fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges, chopped jalapenos and soy sauce

Steps:

Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the bacon and cook until almost crispy. Add the broccoli and saute until starting to turn bright green and soften, about 2 minutes. (Other vegetables may take a little longer.) Add the garlic and nuts and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and toss together. Transfer the broccoli mixture to a large bowl.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and raise the heat to high. Add the rice and let cook until crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until crisp on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Stir in the broccoli mixture. Stir in the eggs and cook for 1 more minute. Serve the crispy rice garnished with your favorite toppers on hand.