Unfried Rice

A light alternative to classic Chinese fried rice.
Yield	3-4 servings
Time	10 minutes if using leftover rice*
Tools	frying pan wooden spoon
Ingredients	1 t sesame oil ⅓ c shallot, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 t fresh ginger, minced 2 c cooked, cooled basmati or jasmine rice* 4 t soy sauce optional additions: steamed veggies (broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, zucchini…), canned or frozen/thawed veggies (corn, peas…) ½ c green onion, minced
Directions	Heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot, ginger, and garlic, and sauté, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add in optional veggies and cook another minute, then add rice and soy sauce. Stir well and cook another 3 minutes, until browned. Stir in green onion and serve.
Notes	* Leftover, refrigerated rice will work perfectly. Otherwise, cook 1 c rice and let it cool for at least 30 minutes before using. Adapted from Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s Appetite for Reduction (read my review). Buy it: Amazon.com \| Amazon.co.uk
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