ASPARAGUS FRIED RICE
We often have fried rice in various guises, either as accompaniment or as a one-dish light meal. In this version, fresh asparagus gives nuttiness and crisp texture that cannot be achieved with the canned product. TIP: 1. It is essential for the cooked rice to be loose-grained. Either pre-wash the rice in cold water to remove the free starch or allow cooked rice to cool to room temperature and then fluff with two-pronged fork. Attempting the latter with unwashed warm rice will result in a sticky mush. Cooking time does not include cooking the rice as this step can be done in advance. 2. A non-stick or seasoned carbon steel wok is most suitable for stir-frying rice. VARIATIONS: 1. Replace the asparagus with chopped mushrooms, fresh peppers, bacon, ham, canned tuna or any other ingredient, or any combination. Also add scrambled raw egg to the rice while constantly stirring in final stages of frying for added flavour. 2. Replace red onion with white, green or spring, or shallots as and when available. 3. Spiciness is varied by adding more or less crushed chillies and using fresh green or red chillies add to colour. 4. Rice can be cooked in any stock of your choice, or add two teaspoonsful of any soup powder mix to the water in which the rice is cooked to achieve subtle variations in taste.
Provided by GT in SA
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir-fry onion, garlic and asparagus in oil or butter over high heat until asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Add cooked rice and chillies and stir-fry until rice is heated through.
- Season to taste.
- Serve hot.
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Sylvia Chris Sylvia Chris
csylvia65@aol.comThis is one of my favorite fried rice recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Justin claasin
claasin.j@hotmail.comI've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kayembaisa yoga
k@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
The Raven
t@gmail.comI thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Marita Pihlajaniemi
marita.pihlajaniemi99@gmail.comThis dish was a hit with my family. Everyone loved it.
fuljensius marandy
fuljensius-marandy39@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the rice turned out a little dry. I think I would add a little more liquid next time.
OPU Mia
opu_mia36@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Lal Zamir
zamir_l@aol.comI'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but I loved it in this fried rice.
TimePass
timepass@gmail.comThe flavors in this dish were amazing! The asparagus and garlic really shone through.
Bina Tamang
bina_t9@aol.comThis asparagus fried rice was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I added some shrimp and peas to mine for extra protein and veggies.