Fried Rice with Broccoli
Total time: 30 minutes
Traditional Fried Rice is made with cold, leftover white sticky rice. This is a variation using fresh Basmati and Broccoli. The scrambled egg stays with the tradition.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) Basmati rice
- 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) chicken stock
- 4 - 6 green onions (scallions)
- 1/2 head medium - large broccoli
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- 1 tbs sherry
Instructions:
- Cook rice in stock until done.
- Remove from heat and uncover to cool slightly.
- Cut broccoli into small florets and stem pieces.
- Put broccoli into a large nonstick skillet with 1/4 inch of water. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Remove broccoli to plate, drain skillet.
- Clean green onions: slice off the root, remove 1 layer of skin. Slice into 1/3" (1cm) long pieces.
- Put egg into a small bowl and lightly beat with a fork.
- Heat half of the oils in the skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add egg and scramble. Remove to a plate.
- Heat remaining oils, add onions, broccoli and stir-fry 5 minutes.
- Add rice, soy sauce and sherry. Stir well to combine and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Break scrambled egg into chunks, stir into rice and serve.