Venezuelan-Style Thai Fried Rice
A fusion of Thai and Venezuelan flavors in this easy-to-make fried rice dish.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Quick-cooking ricepreferably day-old rice
- ●2 cups Pilafany type of pilaf
- ●1/4 cup, shredded Venezuelan cheese (Queso Venezolano)or substitute with mozzarella
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- ●1 medium, diced Onion
- ●2 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●2, sliced Thai red chili peppers
- ●1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- ●1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- ●1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and minced garlic and stir-fry until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Add the sliced Thai red chili peppers and stir-fry for another minute.
- 4
Add the pilaf and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
- 5
Add the cooked rice to the skillet or wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
- 6
Add the Venezuelan cheese, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the rice mixture and stir-fry until the cheese is melted and the rice is well coated.
- 7
Transfer the rice mixture to a serving platter and garnish with additional Thai red chili peppers, if desired.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Note: You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or protein to the rice mixture.