Vietnamese Style Spicy Fried Rice Recipes

VIETNAMESE-STYLE SPICY FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Allow the rice to completely dry out before beginning this dish.
• The easiest way to do this is to spread the rice evenly in a shallow dish, or on a tray, and leave uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.
• The next day, place the shrimp in a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and allow to stand 30 minutes, or until soft, before draining.
• In a large wok, heat the groundnut oil and stir-fry the onion, garlic, peanuts, lemon grass and turmeric, until fragrant.
• Add the rice, shrimp and all the remaining ingredients and stir-fry until piping hot.
• Serve immediately.

VIETNAMESE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Finely chop enough scallions to measure about 2 cups and coarsely shred enough carrots to measure about 2 cups. Rinse bean sprouts and trim stringy root ends if desired. In a small bowl lightly beat eggs.
• Make seasoning liquid:
• In a small bowl stir together seasoning liquid ingredients.
• Spread rice in a shallow baking pan and separate grains with a fork.
• In a deep 12-inch heavy non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and stir-fry eggs until scrambled, about 30 seconds. Add scallions, garlic, and red pepper flakes and stir-fry about 15 seconds, or until fragrant. Add carrots and bean sprouts and stir-fry until carrots 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.
• Serve fried rice sprinkled with cilantro or mint and dry-roasted peanuts.