Yellow Curry Fried Rice
Description
This curry fried rice dish is sure to impress your family. Who knew you could turn leftover grains into an exciting vegetarian dish?
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 medium zucchini, diced
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1 medium carrot, peeled and minced
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1 small onion, minced
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1 stalk celery, minced
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1/2 medium red bell pepper, minced
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1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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1/4 cup slivered almonds
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2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
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1 1/2 cups cooked rice
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2 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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salt to taste
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1 tablespoon salted butter
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, carrot, onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeño, and almonds; sauté until zucchini is slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
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Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and sauté for a few seconds. Add cooked rice, garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger, curry powder, basil, turmeric, black pepper, coriander, cayenne, and salt. Sauté until rice is heated through and takes on a nice toasty texture, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and stir in butter. Cover and let sit for about 3 minutes before serving.