FRIED RICE WITH CILANTRO AND PEAS

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Categories     Herb     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Oscars     Back to School     Dinner     Winter     Potluck     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
4 scallions
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups chilled cooked white rice (see note above)
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce such as Kikkoman
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Chop cilantro and thinly slice scallions. In a large nonstick skillet cook cumin seeds in oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and fry, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar and soy sauce, stirring to coat rice, and stir-fry until liquid is evaporated. Stir in cilantro, scallions, and peas and stir-fry until heated through, about 2 minutes, seasoning with salt if necessary.

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