RECIPES OF VIETNAM

Vietnamese Spicy Fried Rice

Ingredients :

4 cups

1/2 cup

4 tsp

1 large

2 cloves

1/4 cup

4 tsp

2 tsp

1 small

4 tsp

4 tsp

1/2 tsp

Cooked long-grain rice (1 1/3 cups raw)

Dried shrimps

Peanut oil

Onions (sliced)

Garlic (crushed)

Unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Fresh lemongrass (finely chopped)

Ground turmeric

Fresh red chili peppers (finely chopped)

Vietnamese fish sauce

Fresh cilantro (chopped)

Ground black pepper

1. Allow the rice to completely dry out before beginning this dish

2. The easiest way to do this is to spread the rice evenly in a shallow dish, or on a tray, and leave uncovered in the refrigerator overnight

3. The next day, place the shrimp in a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and allow to stand 30 minutes, or until soft, before draining

4. In a large wok, heat the groundnut oil and stir-fry the onion, garlic, peanuts, lemon grass and turmeric, until fragrant

5. Add the rice, shrimp and all the remaining ingredients and stir-fry until piping hot

6. Serve immediately