Cajun Fried Rice 紐澳良炒飯
Ingredients:
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Choice of protein (chicken beef, pork, ground meat, Andouille sausage, shrimp, crawfish, etc.)
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"Holy Trinity" (1 green bell pepper, 2 stalks celery, 1 medium onion) diced/chopped
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Garlic (1-3 cloves, finely minced)
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Cooking wine (1-2 tbsp)
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Cooking Oil (3 tbsp)
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Vegetable or chicken stock (optional ~1 cup)
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Cooked rice (cooled)
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Scallions (2-3 julienne/thinly sliced)
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Cajun Bayou Seasoning (1-2 tbsp/vary)
Instructions:
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat
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Precook raw protein. Stir occasionally until fully cooked. Add cooking wine. Remove from pan and set aside
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Add additional oil, if necessary, and add celery, onion, and bell pepper to skillet to cook. Stir occasionally about 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned/softened
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Add garlic and Cajun Bayou Seasoning. Stir thoroughly
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Optional: add stock ~1-2 cups and bring to boil (this is optional if you prefer moist softened fried rice)
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Add rice and stir. Add cooked protein back to skillet and stir thoroughly for even distribution. Cover pan to evenly cook throughout, about 2-3 minutes or until rice is fully warmed. Add additional Cajun Bayou seasoning, if necessary, for stronger taste
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Turn off heat and add scallions. Stir and serve
Tip: Marinate chicken/shrimp/protein in Cajun Bayou Seasoning for added flavor before cooking
Tip: Great complement to fried shrimp, blackened fish, or any main dish
(*Ingredient measurements and seasoning should be adjusted based on volume and taste preference.)