dirty fried rice

How To Make dirty fried rice

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  Gather your ingredients.
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  In a large size pot or skillet, add the stock and the tomato paste.
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  Bring the liquid up to the boil.
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  Chef’s Note: This pot/skillet will need a tight-fitting lid.
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  Add the white rice.
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  Immediately bring the heat to low, and cover.
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  Chef's Note: Simmer for about 20 minutes.
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  Take off heat, remove lid and allow the rice to cool to room temp, about 20 minutes.
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  Chef’s Tip: If you attempt to make this dish with hot rice, you will wind up with dirty rice goo.
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  Mix all the RICE INGREDIENTS together in a bowl, and reserve.
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  Place a skillet over high heat, and let it heat up for about 2 minutes.
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  Have the beaten egg and tamari at the ready.
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  Add the oil and swirl in in the pan, until it begins to shimmer (that means it’s hot).
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  Add the two beaten eggs, and swirl in the pan until almost cooked, about 30 seconds.
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  Add the vegetable mixture and use a wooden spoon to mix the veggies in with the egg.
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  Use the wooden spoon to break up the egg.
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  Let the veggies cook for about 4 minutes, stirring all the time.
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  Reduce the heat to low, add the rice, and then combine with the veggies.
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  Add the tamari sauce, and continue to stir until everything is combined.
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  Chef’s Tip: Remember that you’re working with rice, so be gentle with the stirring.
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  Remove from heat, and serve with your favorite protein, or eat all by itself. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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