Aromatic Spring Wild Chive Fried Rice
Enjoy the wonderful taste and aroma of spring wild chive fried rice!
Try making a flavorful fried rice with fresh spring wild chives, bursting with both taste and aroma. The slightly bitter yet fragrant essence of the wild chives will infuse every grain of rice, offering a uniquely special meal. This recipe is detailed for even beginner cooks to follow with ease.
Ingredients- Spring wild chives 20g
- Green onion 1/3 stalk
- Canned ham 60g
- Cooking oil 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Cooked rice 220g (warm)
- Sesame oil 0.5 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, carefully clean the spring wild chives. Remove any dirt or debris, and gently separate the fragrant leaves from the stems.
Step 2
Finely chop both the separated leaves and stems of the wild chives. It’s important to preserve their fresh, aromatic scent as much as possible.
Step 3
Thinly slice the green onion. The fresh aroma of the green onion will enhance the umami flavor of the fried rice.
Step 4
Dice the canned ham into small, uniform cubes. This ensures even cooking and a pleasant texture when stir-fried.
Step 5
Now, let’s start stir-frying. Heat 2 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over high heat. Add the sliced green onion and diced ham, and stir-fry until fragrant. Cook until the refreshing scent of the green onion and the savory flavor of the ham are well combined.
Step 6
Once the ham is lightly browned, add the chopped wild chive stems. Stir-fry quickly over high heat. Avoid overcooking the stems, as they can become tough; a brief stir-fry will keep them pleasantly crisp.
Step 7
This is key to the flavor! Pour 2 Tbsp of soy sauce along the edge of the pan and stir-fry rapidly over high heat to deepen the taste. The soy sauce will caramelize slightly, adding a rich flavor.
Step 8
Add 220g of warm cooked rice and 0.5 Tbsp of sesame oil to the pan. Gently stir-fry, breaking up any clumps of rice, until all ingredients are well incorporated. It’s important to lightly toss the rice with a spatula to prevent it from sticking together.
Step 9
Finally, add the fragrant wild chive leaves and lightly toss them with the rice. Since the leaves are delicate, add them at the very end and mix gently. This preserves their fresh aroma and vibrant color. Your delicious wild chive fried rice is ready!
