DIRTY FRIED RICE

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Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

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THE RICE
2 c chicken stock (or vegetable stock, if you want it vegetarian)
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 c white rice
THE RICE INGREDIENTS
1/2 c celery, rough diced small
1/2 c carrot, rough diced small
1/2 c shallot, finely diced
1 medium tomato, chopped, about 1/2 cup
1 c mushrooms, white button
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp hot sauce, i like frank's
3 Tbsp oil, grapeseed variety
ADDITIONALS
2 large eggs, whisked
2 Tbsp tamari sauce

Steps:

1. Gather your ingredients.
2. In a large size pot or skillet, add the stock and the tomato paste.
3. Bring the liquid up to the boil.
4. Chef's Note: This pot/skillet will need a tight-fitting lid.
5. Add the white rice.
6. Immediately bring the heat to low, and cover.
7. Chef's Note: Simmer for about 20 minutes.
8. Take off heat, remove lid and allow the rice to cool to room temp, about 20 minutes.
9. Chef's Tip: If you attempt to make this dish with hot rice, you will wind up with dirty rice goo.
10. Mix all the RICE INGREDIENTS together in a bowl, and reserve.
11. Place a skillet over high heat, and let it heat up for about 2 minutes.
12. Have the beaten egg and tamari at the ready.
13. Add the oil and swirl in in the pan, until it begins to shimmer (that means it's hot).
14. Add the two beaten eggs, and swirl in the pan until almost cooked, about 30 seconds.
15. Add the vegetable mixture and use a wooden spoon to mix the veggies in with the egg.
16. Use the wooden spoon to break up the egg.
17. Let the veggies cook for about 4 minutes, stirring all the time.
18. Reduce the heat to low, add the rice, and then combine with the veggies.
19. Add the tamari sauce, and continue to stir until everything is combined.
20. Chef's Tip: Remember that you're working with rice, so be gentle with the stirring.
21. Remove from heat, and serve with your favorite protein, or eat all by itself. Enjoy.
22. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.