Culinary+Preferances

Culinary Preferances


 * 1) =**__Japanese Fries Rice__**=
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Japanese fried rice is easy to prepare, economical and is a great way to use left-overs. Short grain rice is more authentic but any rice can be used. **Tips for making perfect Japanese fried rice**
 * Japanese Fried Rice Recipe **
 * Use Japanese soy sauce. It is sweeter than other varieties and has a unique taste.
 * Start with cold rice so the egg does not cook prematurely and become lumpy.
 * Use less oil by microwaving the mixed egg and rice before adding to the pan.


 * Ingredients ** (Serves 4)
 * 2 T oil
 * 2 eggs
 * 3 C cooked rice
 * 1/2 onion
 * 1 T soy sauce
 * 1/2 C vegetables (e.g. bean sprouts, snow peas, spring onions, scallions, corn etc.)
 * 1/2 C chicken, pork, fish, prawns, shrimp, crab meat (cooked or raw, optional)
 * 1 red chilli & garlic to taste (optional)
 * Preparation **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Beat the eggs together.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mix the rice with the eggs so every grain is coated with egg.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Chop the onion, vegetables.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Chop or shred the meat or fish.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Deseed and slice the chilli.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Peel and thinly slice the garlic.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Directions **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Heat the oil in a wok or non-stick pan.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Fry the onion until translucent.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Add the chilli and garlic & stir fry 1 minute.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">If using meat, add and fry until almost cooked.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Add the chopped vegetables. Stir gently until cooked.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Add the mixed rice and egg. Stir gently until warmed through and the egg is cooked.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">If using fish or seafood, add and cook until it it changes color. This way it will not be over-cooked.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Add the soy sauce and gently stir through.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Serve and enjoy.