FRIED RED THAI JASMINE RICE WITH SHRIMP

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Thai-style fried rice is an addiction in our household. If you cannot find Alter Eco's ruby red jasmine, you can make this dish with red Bhutanese rice or with regular jasmine rice. This may seem like a lot of fried rice, but believe me, you'll finish it in one sitting.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield Serves four generously as a one-dish meal

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, peeled and cut in 1-inch long julienne
8 medium or large shrimp about 6 ounces, peeled, deveined and chopped
6 cups cooked ruby red jasmine rice, red Bhutanese or regular jasmine rice (2 cups uncooked)
1 bunch scallions, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1-inch lengths
2 tablespoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce (omit if sodium is an issue; the high sodium content in this recipe comes from the fish sauce)
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Chopped cilantro
Thinly sliced cucumber
Lime wedges
Scallions
Fish sauce with hot chilies (nam pla prik)
Chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat a large wok or large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water evaporates upon contact. Add the oil, tilt to spread across the pan, and add the carrot and shrimp. Stir-fry until the shrimp is pink and opaque, about two minutes. Add the garlic, and stir-fry just until golden, 15 to 30 seconds. Add the rice. Stir-fry for about two minutes by scooping the rice up, then pressing it into the pan and scooping it up again. The rice should have a seared taste. Add the scallions and fish sauce, stir together for a half-minute to a minute and transfer to a platter. Sprinkle the cilantro over the top, and serve, passing the garnishes of your choice. Diners should squeeze lime juice onto their rice as they eat.

The Shanuka
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


isaac entsey
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The rice was a bit too dry for my liking. I'll add more liquid next time.


Lisan ShorDer
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Hasan Hussain
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good.


md Junat
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Definitely a keeper!


Usman Sarkar
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So good!


Khumo Mollo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Cathy Stigling
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of rice, vegetables, and protein, and it always turns out delicious.


Nakandi Nuluyati
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This was my first time making fried rice and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was packed with flavor.


Mudathir Swaleh
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Malik Malik Aftab
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection.