Use-It-Up Fried Rice | James Beard Foundation

Use-It-Up Fried Rice | James Beard Foundation

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"Along with banh mi and tacos, fried rice is another go-to for repurposing leftovers. It’s easy to make a luxurious mound of cơm chiên, as long as you remember a few points: To ensure grains that...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked long-grain rice, such as white or brown jasmine, at room temperature (or a few minutes out of the fridge)
  • 2 tablespoons fat, such as canola oil, peanut oil, coconut oil, rendered lard, or European-style butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked leftovers, such as meat, seafood, vegetables, tofu, or tempeh (or a combination), cut or broken up into pieces the size of large peas
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce, soy sauce, Bragg Liquid Aminos, or Maggi Seasoning sauce, plus more for serving
  • 1 green onion, white and green parts, chopped
  • Fine sea salt

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