Ricewithbeansprouts Recipes

THAI RICE WITH BEAN SPROUTS

Steps:

• Soak the Thai fragrant rice for 20 minutes, then rinse in several changes of water.
• Drain, then boil in salted water for 10-20 minutes until tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• Whisk together the lime juice, sesame oil, chilli, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, pineapple juice and wine vinegar in a large bowl.
• Stir in the rice.
• Add the spring onions, pineapple rings, sprouted lentils or bean sprouts, red pepper, celery, cashew nuts and the toasted sesame seeds and mix well.
• If the rice grains stick together on cooling, simply stir them with a metal spoon. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature and is a good accompaniment to grilled or barbecued meats and fish.

RICE WITH BEAN SPROUTS

Steps:

• Prepare steamed rice, or use leftover rice.
• I usse white long grain rice.
• Place a wok or heavy fry pan over medium heat.
• When pan is hot, add sesame seeds and stir until golden (about 1 min).
• Pour seeds out of pan, crush coarsely with mortar and pestle, or whirl very briefly in blender.
• Set aside.
• Return pan to medium heat.
• When pan is hot, add oil.
• When oil is hot, add scallions and garlic.
• Stir fry until onions are soft.
• Add bean sprouts and stir until heated through being careful not to overcook.
• Add rice and soy to pan.
• Mix gently.
• Add sesame seed, mix gently.
• serve.

EGG FOO YUNG (FRIED RICE WITH EGGS AND BEAN SPROUTS)

Steps:

• Season the eggs and beat in the five-spice powder, if using. In a wok or large frying pan, heat one tablespoon of the oil and when quite hot, pour in the egg.
• Cook the egg, lifting the mixture away from the sides and allowing the liquid to slip underneath, until the omelette is firm. Then tip out and slice into small strips.
• Heat the remaining oil and stir-fry the onion, garlic, pepper and bean sprouts for about 2 minutes, stirring and tossing continuously.
• Mix in the cooked rice and heat throughly, stirring well. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add the omelette strips and mix in well. Serve hot.