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Mission Chinese Salt Cod Fried Rice Recipe

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Description

Salt cod fried rice is a Chinese dish that is both easy to make and delicious. It is a simple, savory, and filling meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The salt cod adds a unique, slightly fishy flavor to the fried rice that is balanced out by the other ingredients. The dish is also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup salt cod, soaked overnight and drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Equipment

  • Wok or large frying pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the scallions, yellow onion, carrots, and garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Add the salt cod to the wok and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked rice to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
  5. Add the frozen peas to the wok and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes or until the peas are heated through.
  6. Pour the beaten eggs over the rice and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until the eggs are cooked.
  7. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil to the wok and stir-fry for another minute.
  8. Remove the wok from the heat and let the fried rice cool for a minute or two before serving.
  9. Garnish with additional chopped scallions, if desired.

Notes

  • You can use fresh cod instead of salt cod, but you will need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the fried rice, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli.
  • If you don't have leftover rice, you can cook fresh rice and let it cool before using it in this recipe.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Total fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Total carbohydrate: 52g
  • Dietary fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Protein: 16g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to soak the salt cod overnight in water to remove the excess salt.
  • Cut the vegetables into small, uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Keep stirring the rice as you add ingredients to prevent it from sticking to the wok.
  • If the rice is too dry, you can add a tablespoon or two of water or chicken broth to moisten it.
  • For a spicier version, you can add chopped chili peppers or hot sauce to the fried rice.

Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make salt cod fried rice!


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