Tasty, Sweet, Addictive Fried Rice

Team: Phoenix on Fire

Host School: Sharon Academy Middle School

Age Group: Middle School

Ingredients:

3 Cups Long Grain Brown Rice

3 Cans of Water

2 Cans of Coconut Milk

1 Rounded Teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger

1 Teaspoon Curry Powder

2 Teaspoons Shredded Sweet Coconut

½ of a Pineapple Chopped into Small Chunks

6 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

2 Teaspoons Chopped Garlic

1 Small Onion

2 Eggs

1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

1 Carrot

1 Small Crown Broccoli

½ Red Bell Pepper Sliced into Very Thin Strips

1 Bunch of Cilantro Fresh Leaves Chopped

1 Lime Thinly Sliced for Garnish

¼ Cup Imitation Fish Sauce (Ingredients Below)

Ingredients to Make Imitation Fish Sauce

¼ Cup Pineapple Juice

¼ Cup Warm Water

1 Teaspoon Sugar

2 Tablespoons Gluten Free Soy Sauce

1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

Mix Together

Directions:

Cook Rice in Coconut Milk, Water, Curry Powder, Shredded Coconut, and Grated Ginger

Bring to Boil - Immediately Turn Down to Simmer, Cover Tightly, and Cook for about 25 – 30 Minutes (Rice Should be Slightly Undercooked)

Remove from Heat, Drain in Colander Over Large Pot/Sink

Dump onto Towel to Dry, Gently Pat Dry

Slice Pineapple, Garlic, Onion, Red Pepper, Broccoli, Carrot, and Cilantro (put cilantro aside)

Heat Vegetable Oil in Wok or Frying Pan Until Almost Smoking

Add Garlic, Onion, and all Vegetables (not the cilantro)

Stir for a Few Minutes

Add Cooked Rice, Stir Together

Push Rice and Vegetables to One Side of Pan

Break Eggs into Pan - Do Not Touch for 1 - 2 Minutes (Let the Eggs Sit There)

Mix Rice, Vegetables, and Egg Together

Add Pineapple, Pepper, Cilantro, and Imitation Fish Sauce

Mix All Together Well

Garnish with Lime