Late Night Pepperoni Pea Rice Food

PEPPERONI FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the pepperoni, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until the onion has softened and the pepperoni has crisped slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the pizza sauce and crushed red pepper, then stir.
• Add the rice and cook, stirring, until it is crisp and browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the pineapple until it is warm and coated in the sauce, about another minute. Turn off the heat, then add the mozzarella, while continuing to stir, then tear half the basil and add it to the skillet. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining basil torn over the top.

PEPPERONI FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and a generous pinch of salt and cook, swirling the pan, until set on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Fold the omelet over itself and cook until just golden and set, about 2 minutes more. Slide the omelet onto a cutting board, let cool slightly and then dice.
• Meanwhile, whisk the soy sauce and lime juice together in a small bowl.
• Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pepperoni and stir-fry until rendered and just starting to crisp, about 2 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry until very fragrant and lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and stir-fry until coated in the fat and hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the soy mixture, then fold in the eggs, cilantro and scallions. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with sambal oelek if using.