Fried Rice

Name: Fried Rice
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban

Kitchen, Main dish

Cuisine, Main dish

Preparation Time:

Note:

Fried Rice is a dish that makes the most of available ingredients, and it has been incorporated into Cuban cuisine through Chinese immigrants. There are various ways to prepare it depending on the ingredients at hand. When we make it at home, we use a wide skillet or a large pot. In professional kitchens, this dish is typically prepared using a wok, a type of deep, wide pan that allows for mixing a variety of ingredients. The use of the wok dates back about 2,000 years in Chinese culture. Stir-fried rice dishes have been made since then and became popular because they are flavorful, nutritious, and quick to prepare. To achieve the perfect Fried Rice, there are three essential elements you must include. You should use bean sprouts, finely chopped scallions, and small shrimp, which add a delightful seafood touch. Fried rice and wok dishes also typically involve julienned vegetables, various deboned and chopped meats in small pieces, previously cooked rice, and high heat. If you meet these requirements, you will have the perfect Fried Rice. We hope you enjoy this recipe, which may seem complex due to the variety of ingredients but is actually delicious and easy to make.

Ingredients:

2 cups of cooked white rice, preferably long-grain rice.
½ red onion
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 scallion (green onion)
½ green pepper
½ red bell pepper
½ yellow bell pepper
3 chili peppers
30 grams of fresh ginger
100 grams of chicken breast
150 grams of sweet ham
150 grams of pork meat
100 grams of medium shrimp
3 tablespoons of oil
4 tablespoons of soy sauce (Chinese sauce)
300 grams of soybean sprouts (Chinese beans)
2 eggs
1 clove of garlic leek

Instructions:

In this dish, it is essential to have all the ingredients prepared in advance, as it is cooked over high heat, sautéing and continuously incorporating them. It’s important to follow the order in which they are added, so that everything receives the necessary heat and each element is perfectly cooked.

Chopped Ingredients / CiberCuba Kitchen

In this recipe, I used leftover white rice from the day before, which will have an ideal texture for mixing with other ingredients.

Cut the meats into dice, season with salt and pepper, and set them aside. Also, set aside the shrimp, seasoned with salt and pepper.

Wash the soy sprouts, drain them, and set aside. Also, wash the vegetables and cut them into thin julienne strips. Dice the ham into small cubes.

Meats in the Wok / CiberCuba Cooking

Place the wok over high heat. Add the oil, and when it's hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté them and then incorporate the meats, starting with the pork. When the pork turns white, add the chicken.

Meat and Vegetables in the Wok / CiberCuba Kitchen

Three minutes later, add the bell peppers, chili, and onion. Sauté to ensure the ingredients are well mixed and that the heat is distributed evenly.

White rice with meats and vegetables / CiberCuba Cuisine

Without stopping to stir, add 2/3 of the ham, the shrimp, and the scallions. Wait for the shrimp to change color, then incorporate the cooked white rice. Mix well. Add the soy sauce and continue sautéing the ingredients in the wok.

Chinese beans in rice / CiberCuba Cooking

In another pan, make an omelet, cut it into squares, and incorporate it into the rice in the wok. Also add the Chinese beans. Once everything is well mixed, check the salt level. Soy sauce is usually quite salty, so at this stage, we recommend not adding any additional salt.

Fried Rice / CiberCuba Kitchen

If you want your fried rice to have a more intense flavor, simply add more soy sauce. To finish, add the finely chopped leek and thinly sliced ham, mix well, and let the rice rest for a couple of minutes. Toss it one last time and serve it hot.

Fried Rice and Chinese Sauce / CiberCuba Kitchen

You can serve it with soy sauce for each diner to add according to their taste. Enjoy your meal!

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