DIRTY FRIED RICE

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I love dirty rice... even some of the stuff that comes in a box... but don't tell anybody. This is a variation of dirty rice that has great flavor, and will compliment any of your dishes... or you can just eat it on its own. I made this in the test kitchen this evening, and I'm happy with the results. So, you ready... Let's...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

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.

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