In accordance with my observations thus far, Chinese food is a cuisine that quite literally appeals to just about everyone. I should clarify that when I say Chinese food, I’m referring to the Northern American version of it as opposed to authentic Chinese food; whether it be chicken balls, fried rice, egg rolls, or chow mein, Westernized Chinese food offers something for everyone, and it is a treat my family and I like to enjoy for special occasions,
Fried rice is one of Blaine’s favourite Chinese food dishes, so I thought I would see what sorts of recipes I could find for making a version of it from home. Check out the following recipe for Steak Fried Rice from foodnetwork.com.
“Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 leek (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced and well rinsed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
2 cups frozen grain-and-rice blend, thawed
2 cups sugar snap peas, halved
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauceAdd to Shopping List
“Directions
- Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Whisk the eggs with 1 tablespoon water and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Pour into the skillet and stir a few times with a rubber spatula to spread. Cook, undisturbed, until just set, about 2 minutes. Fold into thirds like an omelet and transfer to a plate.
- Wipe out the skillet and heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the meat just starts browning, about 3 minutes. Transfer the steak to a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Add the carrots, celery and leek and stir-fry until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until just softened, about 2 minutes. Add the rice blend and stir-fry until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Pour off any collected juices from the steak; add the steak to the skillet along with the peas and soy sauce. Stir-fry until the peas are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Slice the eggs into strips; stir into the rice,” the recipe states.
Enjoy!
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