Fried Rice Italian Style (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 egg
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1/2 small onion, chopped up
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3 cups cold, day-old long-grain rice
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1 cup halloumi, diced
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3 slices ham with rosemary, cut into pieces
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3 slices of salami, chopped
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3 slices mortadella, diced
→ Vegetables and Herbs
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Romaine lettuce for plating
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1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped small
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1/4 cup basil leaves, sliced thin
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1/4 cup banana peppers, diced small
→ Sauces and Oils
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Balsamic vinegar, plus extra for garnish
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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Olive oil for frying
# Instructions:
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Warm olive oil in a hot pan. Toss in onion and let it cook for 5 minutes. After that, add halloumi cubes and let them fry until their edges turn golden, about 5 minutes.
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Throw all the diced meats into the pan. Stir them for 3-5 minutes until they've browned a little.
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Toss in the rice, stirring every now and then, and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
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Push the rice aside in the pan to make space. Crack the egg in the spot, scramble it, then mix it back into the rice blend.
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Mix in the rest of the ingredients with the rice. Let everything cook for 5 more minutes. Serve it up with lettuce on top and a drizzle of balsamic.
# Notes:
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Let your rice sit overnight for a better texture.
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Swap in Italian meats you love for a new taste.
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Perfect way to use any extra rice you’ve got.