Lickity Split Fried Rice Recipes

LICKITY SPLIT FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok fry the bacon on medium heat until crispy.
• Set aside to cool and drain then cut up into little pieces. Save the bacon drippings.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Add the cooked rice to the pan and break up any lumps with a fork.
• Fry until the rice is browned, adding soy sauce and black pepper, to taste.
• Stir in the garlic and mixed vegetables. Reduce heat to medium and fry rice until the vegetables are brightly colored and heated through.
• Stir in the green onions and fry another minute.
• Remove from heat and add the crumbled bacon and chopped egg.

BROWN RICE SPLIT PEA-LAF

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and saute the onion until golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic ands rice and stir until coated with oil.
• Stir in the broth, lemon juice, split peas, cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a simmer. Cover and cook 45-50 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice and peas are tender.
• Let stand, covered 10 minutes, then serve hot.

BACON FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat skillet on medium-high. Add 2 tablespoons of the canola oil, the onion and the white and light green scallion slices, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the oil and the cooked rice and stir to coat. Add the peas and stir again.
• Make a large well in the rice and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil and the eggs. Let the eggs set for 1 to 2 minutes, then scramble them with a fork and cook for 2 minutes more.
• Stir the eggs into the rice, breaking them up into small pieces.
• Turn off the heat. Add the bacon, half of the dark green scallion slices and the sesame oil and stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the fried rice to a serving platter and top with the remaining scallions.

TURMERIC FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a medium pot, fry the onions and the garlic in the oil till golden brown.
• Add the grated carrot and fry for about 3 minutes.
• Add the chilli powder, turmeric, salt, and egg and stir for another minute.
• Stir in the rice.
• Stir the mixture 2-3 minutes until the rice is properly mixed with the rest of the ingredients.
• Pour 3 cups of water and stir well.
• Let it cook uncovered until the water boils.
• Lower the heat and cover the pot.
• Let it cook till all the water dissapears from the bottom of pan.
• (till you think the rice is cooked, usually it takes about 15 minutes).
• Serve hot with your favorite curry or as a side dish.