Crispy Rice For Sizzling Rice Soup Recipes

SIZZLING RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Soak mushrooms in hot water for about 20 minutes.
• Strain the liquid and reserve 1 cup for the soup.
• Cut mushrooms into quarters.
• Cut the water chestnuts and bamboo shoots into thin slices.
• Bring a pot of water to boil.
• Add the chicken and ginger and briefly blanch the chicken, just until it changes color.
• Drain and cut the chicken into thin slices.
• Bring the chicken stock or broth and the reserved mushroom liquid to a boil.
• Add the chicken and pork, shrimp and the vegetables.
• Let simmer for a few minutes, then add the soy sauce, sherry, and the salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with the sesame oil.
• Bring back to a boil and then let simmer for a few more minutes.
• Place the soup in a large serving bowl and keep warm.
• Heat wok and add oil for deep-frying.
• When oil is ready, add the Crispy Rice.
• Deep-fry until it puffs and turns brown, then drain on paper towels.
• Add the rice to the soup at the table, so that guests can hear the rice make popping sounds when added to the broth.

CHINESE SIZZLING RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Mix together the shrimp, chicken, egg, and cornstarch.
• Heat 3 cups of the oil in wok. When it is hot, add shrimp and chicken mixture. Cook for 1/2 minute and drain.
• Place above mixture in pot with the broth, mushroom, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and green beans. Bring to a boil. Add salt and sherry. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 cup of oil until it is hot. Add rice and brown quickly. Drain and add to soup. Serve and enjoy!