Sizzling Rice Soup Honolulu Recipes

SIZZLING RICE SOUP HONOLULU

Steps:

• Rice: This step is done the night before, or 1 hour before if the rice is to be dried in a microwave oven; in a large saucepan or Dutch oven combine rice and water over high heat.
• Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 10 minutes then reduce heat to low and cook an additional 30 minutes WITHOUT removing lid.
• The crusty rice around the sides and bottom will stick to the pan and will be used in the soup.
• Take off the top layer of soft rice and reserve for another use.
• Lift out the crusty rice and place on a cookie sheet to dry at room temperature, or place in a glass baking dish in a microwave oven for 10 minutes on low.
• The soup: Toss the strips of chicken breast with 1 tablespoons of the cornstarch and set aside.
• In a small container combine remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with water and soy sauce.
• Heat chicken stock just to boiling then stir in soy mixture and chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the shredded greens, onions and sesame oil, if desired.
• Keep the soup hot (but not boiling) while frying rice.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan and fry rice 3 to 5 minutes until puffed and lightly browned, being careful because it can burn quickly.
• Lift rice out of the oil with a slotted spoon.
• Drain the rice on paper towels and place in heated tureen or bowls, pour in the soup and serve at once.
• Or, hot fried rice balls can be dropped into individual servings of hot soup, creating a"sizzling" sound.
• Additional fried rice may be passed during the course.
• Any crispy rice left over is delicious used in salads or eaten out of hand.
• The preparation needs planning to assure that both the soup and the rice are brought to the table at the same moment.
• It takes a little doing, but well worth the effort.

CRISPY RICE FOR SIZZLING RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine rice and water in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Spread the rice over an ungreased baking sheet, no more than 1/4 inch thick.
• Bake rice for 50-55 minutes until dry.
• Cool rice and cut into 2" squares.
• Store in a canister until needed, but do not freeze.

CHICKEN LONG RICE (HAWAIIAN-STYLE CHICKEN SOUP)

Steps:

• Put bean thread noodles in a large bowl. Pour enough warm water over the noodles to cover by an inch. Soak noodles until softened, about 15 minutes; drain. Cut noodles into shorter lengths as desired.
• Put chicken breasts in a large pot with enough water to cover by a few inches; bring to a boil and cook chicken until until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove chicken breasts to a cutting board and shred into strands with 2 forks; return shredded chicken to the pot of boiling water.
• Pour chicken broth into the pot and reduce heat to medium-high; add onion, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Bring liquid again to a boil and add the bean thread noodles; cook at a boil until the noodles are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir bok choy into the liquid; cook just until the leaves wilt slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.

SIZZLING RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Soak mushrooms in hot water for about 20 minutes.
• Strain the liquid and reserve 1 cup for the soup.
• Cut mushrooms into quarters.
• Cut the water chestnuts and bamboo shoots into thin slices.
• Bring a pot of water to boil.
• Add the chicken and ginger and briefly blanch the chicken, just until it changes color.
• Drain and cut the chicken into thin slices.
• Bring the chicken stock or broth and the reserved mushroom liquid to a boil.
• Add the chicken and pork, shrimp and the vegetables.
• Let simmer for a few minutes, then add the soy sauce, sherry, and the salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with the sesame oil.
• Bring back to a boil and then let simmer for a few more minutes.
• Place the soup in a large serving bowl and keep warm.
• Heat wok and add oil for deep-frying.
• When oil is ready, add the Crispy Rice.
• Deep-fry until it puffs and turns brown, then drain on paper towels.
• Add the rice to the soup at the table, so that guests can hear the rice make popping sounds when added to the broth.

SIZZLING RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Spread on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 2 hours or until dried and browned, stirring occasionally; set aside. , In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the broth, chicken, mushrooms, onions, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, bouillon and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add peas; cook for 15 minutes. Just before serving, heat oil in a skillet. Fry rice in hot oil until it is slightly puffed. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Immediately spoon some hot rice into each bowl and it will sizzle.

CHINESE SIZZLING RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Mix together the shrimp, chicken, egg, and cornstarch.
• Heat 3 cups of the oil in wok. When it is hot, add shrimp and chicken mixture. Cook for 1/2 minute and drain.
• Place above mixture in pot with the broth, mushroom, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and green beans. Bring to a boil. Add salt and sherry. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 cup of oil until it is hot. Add rice and brown quickly. Drain and add to soup. Serve and enjoy!