Savory Miso Cream Fried Rice: A Fusion of Korean Tradition and Global Comfort
Korean Miso Meets Creamy Fusion: A Global Fried Rice Delight
Experience a unique and comforting fried rice dish that beautifully blends Korean flavors with a touch of Western creaminess. This recipe combines savory miso paste with rich heavy cream and then stir-fries it with succulent pork belly and rice. A slice of cheddar cheese adds an extra layer of cheesy goodness. Drizzle this creamy, savory sauce over the perfectly cooked rice and pork for a truly irresistible meal. It’s a surprisingly delightful dish that’s both familiar and excitingly new!
Essential Ingredients
- 1 bowl cooked rice (about 200g)
- 1 Tbsp miso paste (about 15g)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (about 100ml)
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
- A little cooking oil (for greasing the pan)
- 1 stalk green onion
- 1 strip pork belly (about 100g)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil (for frying pork belly)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the star of our dish: the miso cream sauce. In a pot, combine the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and miso paste. Place it over low heat and gently stir until everything melts together to form a smooth, creamy sauce. Be careful not to burn the sauce, and continue stirring until it reaches a luscious consistency.
Step 2
Next, prepare the ingredients that will add flavor and texture to our fried rice. Finely chop the green onion and thinly slice the pork belly into bite-sized pieces. Cutting the pork belly into smaller pieces ensures it cooks evenly and blends well with the rice.
Step 3
Now, let’s get cooking! Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped green onion and sliced pork belly. Stir-fry until the green onions become fragrant and the pork belly is nicely browned and cooked through. The rendered fat from the pork belly will add wonderful flavor as it fries the onions.
Step 4
Once the pork belly is perfectly cooked, add the warm cooked rice to the pan. Break up any clumps of rice and stir-fry until the rice grains are separated and slightly toasted, giving it a ‘fluffy’ texture. This step is crucial for preventing the rice from becoming mushy and ensuring it mixes well with the sauce.
Step 5
We’re almost there! When the rice, pork belly, and green onions are nicely stir-fried, generously drizzle the prepared miso cream sauce over the rice. Gently toss everything together to coat the rice evenly with the sauce. Continue to stir-fry for about another minute until everything is well combined and heated through. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Miso Cream Fried Rice!
