Japanese Style Crab Fried Brown Rice Food

NO EGG FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Add oil to skillet over high heat. When oil is hot add the cold rice and butter. Stir until butter melts and all of the rice has been coated. Add pepper and drizzle of sesame oil. Continue to cook over med-high heat and stir occasionally. (Here is where I would add veggies if you want them.) After about 5-8 minutes add soy sauce turn the heat down and mix well. Cook for another few minutes to heat through.
• I sample the rice throughout the cooking process to make sure it isn't getting crispy and that I have seasoned it enough. You may need to adjust your heat if your rice starts to get crunchy.
• If you do not have leftover rice, you can cook some up and put it on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for about 10-20 minutes -- works great!

SHRIMP FRIED RICE WITH HOMEMADE CRAB RANGOON

Steps:

• For the crab rangoon: In a wok or large heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 inches of peanut oil to 375 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, crabmeat, chives and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Season with black pepper.
• Place 1/2 tablespoon crab mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Brush the edges of the wonton with the beaten egg. Fold in the opposite corners toward each other and pinch to seal tightly over the filling, squeezing out any extra air.
• Fry the crab rangoon in batches, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch, flipping as necessary with a spider until golden on all sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Reserve while you make the fried rice.
• For the fried rice: Lay out all of the prepped mise en place in the order in which you will add the ingredients to the wok. Preheat a wok over high heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the wok. Add the shrimp in an even layer and season with salt. Cook, turning once, until just starting to turn pink, about 90 seconds. Reserve to a plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the wok. Add the garlic, ginger, scallion whites and dried chiles and stir-fry until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, without disturbing too much so you get a nice crust. Push the rice to the side, leaving an empty space. Add another drizzle of peanut oil if needed. Add the egg, let set for about 30 seconds, then scramble. Toss everything together, then add the peas and carrots. Cook for another minute, then add the reserved shrimp, bean sprouts, soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss for 1 minute. Add the green parts of the scallions.
• Scoop onto a serving plate and enjoy! Serve with the crab rangoon.