Sure, fried rice is already a dish often full of strong flavors, but who denies the Sriracha gods when the perfect use comes around? Sriracha’s delicious heat, and lack of vinegary aftertaste, make it a perfect addition to this dish to deliver some extra oomph. The touch of ginger, too, gives this Sriracha fried rice recipe a delicious edge. It’s earthy, warm, and bold all in one.
Sriracha fried rice is good on its own. You can serve it as a vegetarian entrée or side, as is. But for those meat lovers out there, top it with grilled chicken or shrimp as well. It takes on a whole different world of heartiness. Note: Fried rice was invented to take care of those clumpy rice leftovers, so do not use freshly cooked rice. The taste and texture will be totally different than you expect.
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Sriracha Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold cooked rice
- 8 baby corn chopped
- 2 scallions white section only, chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- Black pepper to taste
- Grilled chicken or shrimp Optional, to top
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil, coating the bottom in the process.
- Add in the scallions, garlic, and ginger, and cook until aromatic (approximately 30 seconds).
- Add in the baby corn and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
- Add in the rice and peas. Stir for 2 minutes while breaking up any rice clumps.
- Add the Sriracha hot sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
- Add black pepper (to taste).
- Plate the rice, then top with either grilled shrimp or grilled chicken (optional).