Savory Pan-Fried Rice with Dumplings (Southeast Asian Style)
Savory Pan-Fried Rice with Dumplings (Southeast Asian Style)
Easy & Exotic Flavor! Pan-Fried Rice with Dumplings Recipe
Whip up a simple yet incredibly flavorful Southeast Asian-style fried rice using frozen meat dumplings! This dish combines rice, fresh vegetables, and the savory notes of oyster sauce and fish sauce, all crowned with fragrant cilantro for an authentic taste of Southeast Asia. It’s a fantastic meal option for busy days when you want something special yet quick to prepare.
Main Ingredients- 5 frozen meat dumplings
- 1/5 yellow bell pepper
- 1/5 red bell pepper
- 10 cm leek (green part included)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 egg
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1 bowl cooked rice (warm)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, place the 5 frozen meat dumplings in the microwave and heat for about 1 minute until slightly cooked. This step softens the dumplings, making them easier to chop and prevent them from breaking apart during stir-frying. Once slightly cooled, use kitchen scissors to finely chop the dumplings into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Dice the yellow and red bell peppers finely after removing the seeds. Their vibrant colors will make the fried rice visually appealing. Thinly slice the 10 cm leek, including the green parts. This will be used to create a fragrant leek oil.
Step 3
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced leeks, then stir-fry gently until the leeks become fragrant and slightly golden. It’s important to cook them slowly to infuse the oil with their sweet, aromatic flavor. Be careful not to burn them.
Step 4
Once the leeks are fragrant, add the diced bell peppers to the pan. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until the peppers are slightly translucent but still retain a bit of their crunch. This keeps them fresh and vibrant in the final dish.
Step 5
Now, add the chopped frozen dumplings to the pan and mix them with the other ingredients. Stir occasionally to prevent the dumplings from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Letting them get slightly browned will add extra flavor.
Step 6
Pour in 0.5 tablespoon of oyster sauce to enhance the savory depth of the fried rice. Stir well to coat all the ingredients evenly with the sauce.
Step 7
Add 1 bowl of warm cooked rice to the pan. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of fish sauce for that signature Southeast Asian umami. Break up any clumps of rice with your spatula and stir-fry everything together until the rice grains are well-coated with the sauces and the mixture is heated through.
Step 8
In a separate small pan, lightly grease with oil and crack 1 egg to make a sunny-side-up fried egg. Cook it so the yolk remains runny; this will add a wonderfully creamy texture when placed on top of the fried rice.
Step 9
Transfer the delicious fried rice to a serving plate. Present it attractively; slightly spreading it out on the plate can look more appealing than piling it high.
Step 10
Gently place the sunny-side-up egg on top of the fried rice. Finally, garnish generously with fresh cilantro leaves. The aromatic cilantro will elevate the overall flavor profile of the dish. Enjoy your meal!
