How to make simple, delicious and irresistible beef and pickled vegetable fried rice.

Beef and pickled vegetable fried rice is a familiar dish, yet it's always irresistible thanks to the harmonious combination of the refreshing sourness of the pickled vegetables, the tender sweetness of the beef, and the crispy, fragrant golden rice grains. The dish is easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and is nutritious, making it suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Served hot with cucumber, fresh chili peppers, and a bowl of soy sauce, beef and cucumber fried rice offers a rich, warm flavor reminiscent of a traditional home-cooked meal.

Ingredient

• Cold rice, dry and fluffy grains.
• Fresh beef
• Pickled mustard greens
• Chicken eggs
• Finely chopped shallots, finely chopped garlic
• Cucumber, fresh chili peppers

Seasonings: Seasoning powder, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, ground pepper, MSG

Making

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

• Thinly sliced ​​beef is marinated with cooking oil, fish sauce, pepper, and minced garlic for 15 minutes.
• Rinse the pickled mustard greens briefly to reduce the saltiness, drain well, and chop finely. If they are too sour, blanch them in boiling water beforehand.
• Loosen the leftover rice grains, and set aside the beaten eggs.

Step 2: Sauté the beef

Sauté the shallots in a little oil, then add the beef and stir-fry quickly over high heat until just cooked through. Transfer to a separate plate to keep the meat tender and prevent it from becoming tough.

Step 3: Stir-fry the pickled vegetables.

In the same pan, sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the pickled cucumbers and stir-fry, seasoning with seasoning powder and sugar. When the cucumbers are tender, add the stir-fried beef and stir well, then turn off the heat.

Step 4: Fry the rice

• Using a large pan, add cooking oil, and when the oil is hot, add the leftover rice and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
• Add the eggs, stir well until the rice grains are golden and crispy, season with a little fish sauce and MSG for flavor.
• Add the beef and pickled cucumber mixture to the rice and stir for a few minutes to allow the rice to absorb the seasoning evenly.

Step 5: Finish and enjoy

Sprinkle with chopped scallions and ground pepper, scoop the rice onto a plate, and serve hot with cucumber, fresh chili peppers, and a bowl of soy sauce.

Tip:

• Using leftover rice that has been refrigerated helps the rice grains stay firm and prevents them from becoming mushy when fried.
• Beef should be stir-fried separately to maintain its tenderness.
• Using a thick, non-stick pan will help make the rice crispier and tastier.

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