Table of Contents
Introduction 9
Tips, Tricks, and Techniques 11
Building Blocks And Garnishes
Steamed White Rice 37
Steamed Brown Rice 38
Kombu Dashi Rice 39
Lapsang Souchong Rice 40
Lemon Rice 42
Buttermilk Rice 42
Coconut Rice 43
Tomato Rice 44
Puffed Rice 47
Crispy Soy-Glazed Bonito Flakes (Okaka) 48
Japanese Soy-Preserved Kombu (Kombu Tsukudani) 49
Duck Leg Confit 49
Preserved Lemons 51
Middle Eastern Spice Mix 52
Shatta Sauce 52
Asian Inspiration
Classic Chinese Fried Rice with BBQ Pork 57
Spicy Fried Rice with Chinese Broccoli, Ground Pork, and Szechuan Chili Oil 58
Japanese Chahan with Shrimp, Dashi Rice, and Kombu Tsukudani 60
Smoky Lapsang Souchong Fried Rice with Duck Breast and Hoisin Sauce 62
Vietnamese Pho Fried Rice with Beef, Cilantro, and Bean Sprouts 64
Vietnamese Pork Meatball Banh Mi Fried Rice 67
Pad Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp and Spinach 69
Nam Khao Tod with Pork Larb 72
Thai Fried Coconut Rice with Pork Satay and Spinach 75
Burmese Fried Rice with Chicken, Herbs, and Crispy Shallots 78
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) 80
Korean Kimchi and Bulgogi Fried Rice 82
Filipino Fried Rice (Sinangag) with Adobo Chicken 84
Flavors Of India, Africa, And The Middle East
Vagharelo Bhaat (Gujarati Fried Rice) with Chicken and Cilantro Yogurt 89
Chitranna (Indian Lemon Rice) with Curry Leaves and Cashews 91
Jollof Fried Rice with Chakalaka 93
Mujadara Fried Rice 95
Fried Cauliflower Rice with Turkey Kofta, Mint, and Feta 99
Moroccan Fried Rice with Chicken, Saffron, and Figs 100
Fried Rice with Halloumi, Pickled Onions, and Zhug 103
Lubia Polow (Persian Green Bean Rice with Beef) 106
Gruising Through Europe And The Mediterranean
Leek and Wild Mushroom Fried Rice 112
Salmon and Asparagus Fried Rice with Lemon and Fresh Dill 115
Hungarian Goulash Fried Rice with Paprika, Caraway, and Cabbage 116
Polish Fried Rice with Kielbasa and Cabbage 118
Duck Confit Fried Rice with Fennel, Mustard Greens, and Pickled Currants 120
Delicata and Kale Fried Rice with Rosemary, Agrodolce Raisins, and Parmesan 123
Carbonara Fried Rice 125
Shrimp "Scampi" Fried Rice with Spinach 126
Pancetta and Porcini Fried Risotto Balls (Arancini) with Fontina 128
Tuna Puttanesca Fried Rice 131
Paella Croquettes with Aioli 133
Grilled Greek Spanakorizo with Souvlaki Chicken 137
Classics of The Americas
Huevos Rancheros Fried Rice 143
Chorizo and Egg Fried Rice with Radishes and Avocado 145
New Mexican Chili Fried Rice with Queso and Pork 146
Buttermilk Buffalo Chicken Fried Rice 149
Cajun BBQ Shrimp Fried Rice 151
BBQ Fried Rice with Soy Curls and Spicy Slaw 152
Cheeseburger Fried Rice 155
Taco Salad Fried Rice 157
Ham and Cheese Fried Rice with Basil Pesto 158
Hawaiian Spam and Pineapple Fried Rice 161
Garlicky Bacon, Egg, and Avocado Fried Rice 163
Rainbow Veggie Fried Rice with Tofu 165
Bacon, Corn, and Crab Fried Rice with Sweet Peppers 168
A Sweet Finish
Puffed-Rice PB & J Bars 172
Brown-Butter Apple and Cinnamon Fried Rice with Candied Nuts 174
New Orleans Calas with Spiced Sugar 175
Horchata Crepes with Bananas and Rum 177
Deep-Fried Rice Pudding 180
Acknowledgments 183
Index 184
