Name: Stir-Fried Grains with Shrimp and Eggs
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 star anise pods (optional); 1/2 dried chile de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; Kosher salt; 12 ounces deveined peeled rock shrimp, or large shrimp, cut into 3/4" pieces; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped peeled ginger; 2 1/3–3 cups cooked grains (such as sorghum, semi-pearled farro, or barley); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 4 large eggs; 1 red chile, with seeds, thinly sliced into rounds; 1 cup fresh cilantro, basil, and/or mint leaves

Make extra grains on Sunday and use them for this lightning-quick weeknight dinner.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 shallots, thinly sliced

2 star anise pods (optional)

1/2 dried chile de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

Kosher salt

12 ounces deveined peeled rock shrimp, or large shrimp, cut into 3/4" pieces

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 tablespoons chopped peeled ginger

2 1/3–3 cups cooked grains (such as sorghum, semi-pearled farro, or barley)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

4 large eggs

1 red chile, with seeds, thinly sliced into rounds

1 cup fresh cilantro, basil, and/or mint leaves

Preparation

Step 1
Combine shallots, star anise, if using, chile de árbol, and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until shallots are golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel–lined plate; discard star anise and red chile. Season shallots with salt.
Step 2
Increase heat to high; cook shrimp, garlic, and ginger in wok, tossing, until shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to another plate.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in wok; add grains, pressing evenly against bottom and sides of wok. Cook until grains crackle, about 1 minute; toss and press against pan again. Cook until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add shrimp, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook, tossing, until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry eggs until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Top grains with eggs, crispy shallots, red chile, and herbs.

TagsGrain Bowl Egg Shrimp Shellfish Seafood Shallot Vegetable Garlic Root Vegetable Ginger Herbs & Spices Sorghum Rice & Grains Farro Barley Cilantro Basil Mint Main Dinner Lunch Weeknight Meals Saute Bon Appétit

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