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Gourmet

Fried Rice with Vegetables and Basil

3.0

(7)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 cup long-grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1/3 cup thawed frozen peas
1/3 cup thawed frozen corn
1/4 cup coarsely grated carrot
2 scallions, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl wash the rice well in several changes of cold water and drain it in a sieve. In a small saucepan combine the rice, the salt, and 3/4 cup water and simmer the mixture, covered, for 18 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a large bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    In a wok or heavy skillet heat the oil over high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it stir-fry the ginger for 10 seconds, or until it is fragrant. Add the rice, the peas, the corn, the carrot, and the scallions and stir-fry the mixture for 1 minute. Add the Worcestershire sauce and the vinegar and stir-fry the mixture for 1 minute, or until it is hot. Stir in the basil and salt and pepper to taste.

TagsFried RiceRiceRice & GrainsPeaBean and LegumeVegetableBasilHerbs & SpicesCornSideDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeQuickSauteWokGourmet
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