FRIED RED THAI JASMINE RICE WITH SHRIMP

Fried Red Thai Jasmine Rice With Shrimp image

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 10m

Yield Serves four generously as a one-dish meal

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, peeled and cut in 1-inch long julienne
8 medium or large shrimp about 6 ounces, peeled, deveined and chopped
6 cups cooked ruby red jasmine rice, red Bhutanese or regular jasmine rice (2 cups uncooked)
1 bunch scallions, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1-inch lengths
2 tablespoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce (omit if sodium is an issue; the high sodium content in this recipe comes from the fish sauce)
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Chopped cilantro
Thinly sliced cucumber
Lime wedges
Scallions
Fish sauce with hot chilies (nam pla prik)
Chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

Heat a large wok or large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water evaporates upon contact. Add the oil, tilt to spread across the pan, and add the carrot and shrimp. Stir-fry until the shrimp is pink and opaque, about two minutes. Add the garlic, and stir-fry just until golden, 15 to 30 seconds. Add the rice. Stir-fry for about two minutes by scooping the rice up, then pressing it into the pan and scooping it up again. The rice should have a seared taste. Add the scallions and fish sauce, stir together for a half-minute to a minute and transfer to a platter. Sprinkle the cilantro over the top, and serve, passing the garnishes of your choice. Diners should squeeze lime juice onto their rice as they eat.