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Riz Gras (West African Fried Rice)
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Riz Gras (West African Fried Rice)

11 ingredients 15 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1492
Calories
111g
Protein
72g
Fat
101g
Carbs

Counts 18 of 19 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 18 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Tofu 100g firm 76
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic , minced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables ( carrots , peas, corn , bell peppers, etc.), diced
  • 1 cup cooked meat ( chicken , shrimp , beef , or tofu ; optional), diced
  • 2 eggs , lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt
  • Chopped green onions

Directions

1

Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.

2

In a pot, add the rinsed rice and the appropriate amount of water, following the package instructions.

3

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for the recommended cooking time (usually around 15–20 minutes or as per package instructions).

4

Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set it aside.

5

Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in the skillet or wok over medium heat.

6

Pour the lightly beaten eggs into the pan, and scramble them until cooked through.

7

Remove the scrambled eggs from the pan, and set them aside.

8

In the same skillet or wok, add more vegetable oil if needed, and heat it over medium-high heat.

9

Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion turns translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

10

Add the mixed vegetables and cooked meat (if using) to the skillet, and stir-fry until they are tender and heated through.

11

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir-fry with the vegetables and meat until everything is well combined.

12

Pour the soy sauce, and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice mixture and mix well to evenly coat the rice.

13

Season with salt and pepper according to your taste. Drizzle the sesame oil over the fried rice and give it a final toss to enhance the flavor.

14

Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, and prepared scrambled eggs.

15

Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy it hot.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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