Yangzhou Fried Rice Food

YANGZHOU FRIED RICE

Steps:

• If desired, in a small bowl, soak the dried shrimp in hot water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
• For the spicy ketchup sauce, if using: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and chili sauce and set aside.
• For the fried rice: Heat a wok over high heat and add 1 tablespoon peanut oil. Add the eggs and scramble, then set aside on a plate.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the wok. Add the ginger and stir-fry for less than 1 minute. Then add the carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute more. Add the pork, the soaked dried shrimp if using, and mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the peas and cooked rice and toss together. Add the cooked egg back into the wok. Season the mixture with the light soy sauce, salt and pepper. At the very end add the sesame oil and spicy ketchup sauce if using. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

PEKING DUCK OVER YANGZHOU FRIED RICE

Steps:

• BROWN RICE INSTRUCTIONS:.
• Put all ingredients in a large pot; Bring to a boil, stir one time and cover with a tightly fitting cover, including aluminum foil; Reduce heat and cook approximately 60 minutes; Check to make sure the water has not evaporated enough to cause the rice to burn on the bottom; Remove from heat and check to see the rice is firm and not mushy; Separate grains with a fork;Put in a large bowl, cover and place in the refrigerator to cool; (Makes about 4 cups of rice).
• SABRA SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS:.
• Combine all the ingredients less the 1 orange (for garnish) and mix well; Place in a frying pan, heat and then add tapioca powder to thicken; Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate; Cut up the 1 orange into thin slices and then in half; Set aside for garnish.
• YANGZHOU VEGETABLE FRIED RICE INSTRUCTIONS:.
• Add a little oil in a frying pan and scramble eggs until done; shred into thin pieces; Set aside; In a wok add 3 or more tablespoons vegetable oil; Add garlic and when it starts to sizzle add the cold rice.
• Stir fry constantly to coat the rice with the oil about 3-5 minutes; Then add the stock and soy sauce; continue to stir fry about 3-5 minutes.
• Next add zucchini & squash, pea pods and stir fry a 3 minutes; Next add scallions, shredded eggs, a little more soy sauce to taste, sesame oil and stir fry a few minutes more;Place in a large microwave dish, cover and set aside.
• PUT IT ALL TOGETHER:.
• Step A- Make the Brown Rice.
• Step B- Make the Sabra Sauce.
• Step C- Make the Yangzhou Fried Rice.
• Step D- In the microwave oven heat up the Duck (or other poultry of your choice) and keep warm.
• Step E- In the microwave oven heat up the Sabra Sauce and keep warm.
• Step F- Using a large platter or individual plates, place the Fried Rice in the center of the plate; Over the rice add the Duck (or poultry) and drizzle with the Sabra Sauce.
• Step G- Garnish with Orange Slices.
• Step H- Have a side dish (or individual dishes) of Sabra Sauce for guests to use.
• Note: All components of this recipe can be made in advance and then simply re-heated when ready to serve; Further, you can also add some green & red peppers to the fried rice if you prefer. Also, a side dish of mixed Mediterranean vegetables and Moong Bean Dahl, would make this a more complete International meal.
• Enjoy!

YANGZHOU FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In medium saucepan over high heat, combine rice and 1 1/4 cups water. Cover and bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with large fork or chopsticks, then cool. (Rice can be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days.)
• In wok or heavy large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add half of scallions (reserve remainder for garnish). Add shrimp and stir-fry until shrimp are pink and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs and rice and stir-fry until eggs are just set, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, peas, ham, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper and stir-fry until heated through and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining scallions and serve.