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Scallion-Ginger Fried Rice

3.5

(10)

This dish is a wonderful accompaniment to grilled, steamed, or stir-fried seafood. Topped with diced steamed sweet potato or winter squash, it makes a satisfying light meal on its own.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6 as a side dish

Ingredients

3 bunches scallions
2 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts

For seasoning liquid

3 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons corn or safflower oil
3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1/3 cup Chinese rice wine or sake

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely chop enough scallions to measure about 3 cups. Rinse bean sprouts and trim stringy root ends if desired.

  2. Make seasoning liquid:

    Step 2

    In a small bowl stir together seasoning liquid ingredients.

    Step 3

    Spread rice in a shallow baking pan and separate grains with a fork.

    Step 4

    In a deep 12-inch heavy non-stick skillet heat corn or safflower oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and stir-fry scallions and gingerroot until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add bean sprouts and rice wine or sake and stir-fry until sprouts begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir seasoning liquid and add to fried rice, tossing to coat evenly.

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