Drunken Fried Rice
Dive into a flavor-packed adventure with our Drunken Fried Rice, a one-pan wonder that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring zesty soy sauce, vibrant veggies, and a splash of your favorite spirit, this dish is a quick and satisfying way to jazz up your weeknight dinner. Get ready to savor every bite of this easy, delicious meal!
Prep
0
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- basil
- some carrots
- some garlic
- some onions
- some red pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- beef stock
- some ground beef
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- brown sugar
- day-old rice
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- fish sauce
- soy sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fry up some carrots, onions, and ground beef until crispy.
- 2
Then add garlic, red pepper, and day-old rice.
- 3
Then add fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef stock.
- 4
Then fry off the moisture, stir in your basil, and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use day-old rice that's been refrigerated because the starch molecules retrograde and firm up, preventing mushy texture and achieving the distinct separated grains essential for fried rice.ingredient24-hour refrigeration
- ✓Heat your wok or pan to 400-450°F before adding oil - the high heat creates the 'wok hei' (breath of wok) that gives authentic smoky flavor through rapid Maillard reactions.equipment400-450°F
- ✓Add fish sauce and soy sauce in a 1:2 ratio for optimal umami balance, as fish sauce provides glutamates while soy sauce adds depth without overpowering the dish.ingredient1:2 ratio
- ✓Fry the rice for 2-3 minutes without stirring initially to develop a slight crust on the bottom, then toss - this creates textural contrast and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Add fresh basil only in the final 30 seconds of cooking because volatile oils like eugenol evaporate rapidly above 175°F, losing the herb's bright flavor and aroma.timing30 seconds
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Prep
0
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Drunken Fried Rice
Dive into a flavor-packed adventure with our Drunken Fried Rice, a one-pan wonder that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring zesty soy sauce, vibrant veggies, and a splash of your favorite spirit, this dish is a quick and satisfying way to jazz up your weeknight dinner. Get ready to savor every bite of this easy, delicious meal!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- basil
- some carrots
- some garlic
- some onions
- some red pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- beef stock
- some ground beef
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- brown sugar
- day-old rice
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- fish sauce
- soy sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fry up some carrots, onions, and ground beef until crispy.
- 2
Then add garlic, red pepper, and day-old rice.
- 3
Then add fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef stock.
- 4
Then fry off the moisture, stir in your basil, and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use day-old rice that's been refrigerated because the starch molecules retrograde and firm up, preventing mushy texture and achieving the distinct separated grains essential for fried rice.ingredient24-hour refrigeration
- ✓Heat your wok or pan to 400-450°F before adding oil - the high heat creates the 'wok hei' (breath of wok) that gives authentic smoky flavor through rapid Maillard reactions.equipment400-450°F
- ✓Add fish sauce and soy sauce in a 1:2 ratio for optimal umami balance, as fish sauce provides glutamates while soy sauce adds depth without overpowering the dish.ingredient1:2 ratio
- ✓Fry the rice for 2-3 minutes without stirring initially to develop a slight crust on the bottom, then toss - this creates textural contrast and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Add fresh basil only in the final 30 seconds of cooking because volatile oils like eugenol evaporate rapidly above 175°F, losing the herb's bright flavor and aroma.timing30 seconds