Shiitakeandsweetpepperfriedrice Recipes

SHIITAKE-AND-SWEET PEPPER FRIED RICE

Steps:

• (Mushroom stems can be used in making a broth later on.).
• Heat oil in rondo or large braising pan until hot.
• Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic and bell peppers to pan.
• Saute until mushrooms are softened.
• Add rice to pan; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until rice is hot.
• Stir in soy sauce, green onions, sugar and rice vinegar.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in sesame oil and season with salt.
• Spread rice mixture on sheet pan to cool.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

GINGERY TOFU AND SHIITAKE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat and then swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil begins to smoke, add the egg and swirl the skillet to make a flat egg pancake that's only half set, about 10 seconds; scoop onto a plate.
• Add the tofu to the skillet, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir-fry until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet, then add the shiitakes and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the rice, stirring to break up any clumps, and spread it out in the skillet. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Return the egg, tofu and any juices to the skillet and cook, stirring to break up the egg and mix it in thoroughly, about 1 minute. Season with additional salt if needed. Sprinkle with the scallions and serve.

FRIED RICE WITH PEPPERS, ONIONS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/2 cups water and salt to boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Mix in rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add eggs. Cook without stirring until eggs are set and bottom is brown, lifting edge of eggs occasionally to let uncooked portion run underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn out egg pancake. Cut in half, then cut crosswise into thin strips.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; Sauté 4 minutes. Add pepper and ginger; Sauté 3 minutes. Add rice, egg strips, onions and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing more soy sauce, if desired.

STEAK & SHIITAKE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add eggs and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Cook until eggs are firm and set, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer eggs to a cutting board and set aside.
• Add garlic and giner to the same skillet, cook for 1 minute. Add steak and cook until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add carrots, snow peas and mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are softened, about 3 minutes. Add soy sauce and sesame oil and bring to a simmer. Stir in rice and heat through. Remove from heat and stir in scallions.
• Slice eggs into thin strips. Spoon fried rice onto a serving platter, top with eggs and serve.