Tastiest Sambal Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Tastiest Sambal Fried Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sambal oelek; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped galangal; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 large makrut lime leaf, sliced into thin strips; 1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as peanut or canola; 1 cup diced cooked meat of choice; 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped; 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 cups cold cooked rice, stirred or lightly rubbed to separate the grains; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions; Salt, to taste; Fried eggs and coarsely chopped cilantro, for garnish

Aromatic spicy fried rice is prepared by blending fresh and store-bought herbs and spices to create a delicious, vibrant dish.

⭐ 3.5 (21 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 15 minTotal: 30 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Dinner Lunch Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Asian

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Instructions

Process sambal oelek, galangal, garlic, shallots, makrut lime leaf, and lemongrass in a blender until pasty.
Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-low heat; add the sambal mixture and sauté until solids separate from oil and it smells aromatic.
Add meat and carrot, season with soy sauce, then stir-fry on high heat for 30 seconds.
Incorporate rice and scallions, season with salt, and stir-fry until heated through and uniformly colored.
Serve the fried rice topped with a fried egg and cilantro.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 509 kcal

Carbohydrate: 55 g

Cholesterol: 215 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 22 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 1093 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 22 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g