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dirty fried rice

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

I love dirty rice... even some of the stuff that comes in a box... but don't tell anybody. This is a variation of dirty rice that has great flavor, and will compliment any of your dishes... or you can just eat it on its own. I made this in the test kitchen this evening, and I'm happy with the results. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For dirty fried rice

  • THE RICE
  • 2 c
    chicken stock (or vegetable stock, if you want it vegetarian)
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 c
    white rice
  • THE RICE INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 c
    celery, rough diced small
  • 1/2 c
    carrot, rough diced small
  • 1/2 c
    shallot, finely diced
  • 1 md
    tomato, chopped, about 1/2 cup
  • 1 c
    mushrooms, white button
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    hot sauce, i like frank’s
  • 3 Tbsp
    oil, grapeseed variety
  • ADDITIONALS
  • 2 lg
    eggs, whisked
  • 2 Tbsp
    tamari sauce

How To Make dirty fried rice

  • 1
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 2
    In a large size pot or skillet, add the stock and the tomato paste.
  • 3
    Bring the liquid up to the boil.
  • 4
    Chef’s Note: This pot/skillet will need a tight-fitting lid.
  • 5
    Add the white rice.
  • 6
    Immediately bring the heat to low, and cover.
  • 7
    Chef's Note: Simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • 8
    Take off heat, remove lid and allow the rice to cool to room temp, about 20 minutes.
  • 9
    Chef’s Tip: If you attempt to make this dish with hot rice, you will wind up with dirty rice goo.
  • 10
    Mix all the RICE INGREDIENTS together in a bowl, and reserve.
  • 11
    Place a skillet over high heat, and let it heat up for about 2 minutes.
  • 12
    Have the beaten egg and tamari at the ready.
  • 13
    Add the oil and swirl in in the pan, until it begins to shimmer (that means it’s hot).
  • 14
    Add the two beaten eggs, and swirl in the pan until almost cooked, about 30 seconds.
  • 15
    Add the vegetable mixture and use a wooden spoon to mix the veggies in with the egg.
  • 16
    Use the wooden spoon to break up the egg.
  • 17
    Let the veggies cook for about 4 minutes, stirring all the time.
  • 18
    Reduce the heat to low, add the rice, and then combine with the veggies.
  • 19
    Add the tamari sauce, and continue to stir until everything is combined.
  • 20
    Chef’s Tip: Remember that you’re working with rice, so be gentle with the stirring.
  • 21
    Remove from heat, and serve with your favorite protein, or eat all by itself. Enjoy.
  • 22
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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