Cơm Chiên

Name: Cơm Chiên
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, chilled, separated into grains; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 onion, diced; 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots; 2 green onions, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 oz protein (shrimp, chicken, or pork), diced, cooked; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Vietnamese fried rice with day-old rice, egg, vegetables, and your choice of protein for a quick lunch or dinner.

25 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice, chilled, separated into grains
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
2 green onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/8 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 oz protein (shrimp, chicken, or pork), diced, cooked
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
2

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 1/2 diced onion and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened.
4

Push everything to the side and scramble the 2 beaten eggs in the empty space, breaking them into small pieces. Mix with the vegetables.
5

Add the separated into grains cooked rice, chilled and break up any clumps, stirring constantly (about 2-3 minutes).
6

Add the 4 oz cooked protein (shrimp, chicken, or pork), diced, 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/8 tsp white pepper. Toss everything together.
7

Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring frequently.
8

Stir in the 2 chopped green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
9

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot.

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Questions

What is Cơm Chiên?

Vietnamese fried rice with day-old rice, egg, vegetables, and your choice of protein for a quick lunch or dinner. This reference files it under Vietnamese lunch: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for fish sauce in Cơm Chiên?

The entry for Cơm Chiên calls for 1 tsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Cơm Chiên?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Cơm Chiên uses 4 oz protein (shrimp, chicken, or pork), diced, cooked.

Does Cơm Chiên contain shellfish?

Yes: 4 oz protein (shrimp, chicken, or pork), diced, cooked. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy, shellfish, fish and sesame. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Cơm Chiên?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 360 calories, with 14 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 520 mg sodium.

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