𓇡 ✨ Italianized Fried Rice~ ♨️

[aurora]

This is a twist I made on the original chinese Fried Rice. I respected the original techniques (so it's also cooked in a wok), but I only used ingredients that are often used in Italy

Ingredients (for one person)

• 80g of smoked pancetta or cubed guanciale
• one serving of cooked rice, chilled overnight
• 2 green onions (both the green part and the white part)
• black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 40g of parmigiano reggiano
• 1 clove of garlic
• (optionally, if you want more umami) 2 anchovies

Procedure

1. First, cooked the rice in a rice cooker (with salt) and let it sit in the fridge overnight
2. Fry the guanciale or pancetta in a wok with a little bit of olive oil. Start with a cold wok, to let the fat render out. When the meat is crispy, take it out, but leave the fat on the bottom.
3. Whisk the eggs with the grated parmigiano.
4. cut the garlic in brunoise and the white part of the green onions in rings of 2mm of thickness.
5. add the anchovies and the garlic to the wok on a very low flame and let them infuse in the fat. Grate some fresh black pepper and let it bloom with the garlic and anchovies for no more than 2 minutes (otherwhise it will get bitter). Then add the white part of the green onion and cook at low flame for about 3-4 minutes.
6. Add the eggs and parmigiano mixture and cook it briefly until half way scrambled. Then add the rice and put the flame to maximum. Separate the rice (you don't want any chunks) and stir vigorously until the rice and the eggs are cooked through.
7. When everything is cooked through, turn the heat off and add the green part of the green onions and stir them in.
8. Grate some extra black pepper and serve sprinkling some more green onions on top.

PS: I recommend to NOT use any soy sauce, since parmigiano and anchovies are naturally umami (parmigiano contains MSG).

 

[hoyeon]

This is a twist I made on the original chinese Fried Rice. I respected the original techniques (so it's also cooked in a wok), but I only used ingredients that are often used in Italy

View attachment 1676Ingredients (for one person)

• 80g of smoked pancetta or cubed guanciale
• one serving of cooked rice, chilled overnight
• 2 green onions (both the green part and the white part)
• black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 40g of parmigiano reggiano
• 1 clove of garlic
• (optionally, if you want more umami) 2 anchovies

Procedure

1. First, cooked the rice in a rice cooker (with salt) and let it sit in the fridge overnight
2. Fry the guanciale or pancetta in a wok with a little bit of olive oil. Start with a cold wok, to let the fat render out. When the meat is crispy, take it out, but leave the fat on the bottom.
3. Whisk the eggs with the grated parmigiano.
4. cut the garlic in brunoise and the white part of the green onions in rings of 2mm of thickness.
5. add the anchovies and the garlic to the wok on a very low flame and let them infuse in the fat. Grate some fresh black pepper and let it bloom with the garlic and anchovies for no more than 2 minutes (otherwhise it will get bitter). Then add the white part of the green onion and cook at low flame for about 3-4 minutes.
6. Add the eggs and parmigiano mixture and cook it briefly until half way scrambled. Then add the rice and put the flame to maximum. Separate the rice (you don't want any chunks) and stir vigorously until the rice and the eggs are cooked through.
7. When everything is cooked through, turn the heat off and add the green part of the green onions and stir them in.
8. Grate some extra black pepper and serve sprinkling some more green onions on top.

PS: I recommend to NOT use any soy sauce, since parmigiano and anchovies are naturally umami (parmigiano contains MSG).

I think using Arborio rice, typically used in risotto, can give your Italianized fried rice a creamy texture and absorb flavors well . Though, traditional fried rice uses long-grain rice, this swap adds a unique twist.

 

[Kardel]

This is a twist I made on the original chinese Fried Rice. I respected the original techniques (so it's also cooked in a wok), but I only used ingredients that are often used in Italy

View attachment 1676Ingredients (for one person)

• 80g of smoked pancetta or cubed guanciale
• one serving of cooked rice, chilled overnight
• 2 green onions (both the green part and the white part)
• black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 40g of parmigiano reggiano
• 1 clove of garlic
• (optionally, if you want more umami) 2 anchovies

Procedure

1. First, cooked the rice in a rice cooker (with salt) and let it sit in the fridge overnight
2. Fry the guanciale or pancetta in a wok with a little bit of olive oil. Start with a cold wok, to let the fat render out. When the meat is crispy, take it out, but leave the fat on the bottom.
3. Whisk the eggs with the grated parmigiano.
4. cut the garlic in brunoise and the white part of the green onions in rings of 2mm of thickness.
5. add the anchovies and the garlic to the wok on a very low flame and let them infuse in the fat. Grate some fresh black pepper and let it bloom with the garlic and anchovies for no more than 2 minutes (otherwhise it will get bitter). Then add the white part of the green onion and cook at low flame for about 3-4 minutes.
6. Add the eggs and parmigiano mixture and cook it briefly until half way scrambled. Then add the rice and put the flame to maximum. Separate the rice (you don't want any chunks) and stir vigorously until the rice and the eggs are cooked through.
7. When everything is cooked through, turn the heat off and add the green part of the green onions and stir them in.
8. Grate some extra black pepper and serve sprinkling some more green onions on top.

PS: I recommend to NOT use any soy sauce, since parmigiano and anchovies are naturally umami (parmigiano contains MSG).

Wow! It sounds like a creative fusion dish, combining the flavors of Italian cuisine with the comfort of fried rice. Can't wait to try this unique twist on a classic dish for a delicious and satisfying meal. Thanks for sharing the Italianized Fried Rice recipe!

 

[aurora]

I think using Arborio rice, typically used in risotto, can give your Italianized fried rice a creamy texture and absorb flavors well . Though, traditional fried rice uses long-grain rice, this swap adds a unique twist.

Wow, using Arborio rice for Italian fried rice? ৻( •̀ ᗜ •́ ৻) That's genius! The creamy texture and flavor absorption will take fried rice to a whole new level. Thanks for the tip, I can't wait to try it out!

 

[aurora]

Wow! It sounds like a creative fusion dish, combining the flavors of Italian cuisine with the comfort of fried rice. Can't wait to try this unique twist on a classic dish for a delicious and satisfying meal. Thanks for sharing the Italianized Fried Rice recipe!

I love that you're pumped about Italianized Fried Rice! It's like Italy and Asia had a foodie baby. Italian flavors + fried rice = mind-blowing deliciousness. Give it a go and savor the yum factor. Enjoy!

 

[Wizzlylabsfud]

This is a twist I made on the original chinese Fried Rice. I respected the original techniques (so it's also cooked in a wok), but I only used ingredients that are often used in Italy

View attachment 1676Ingredients (for one person)

• 80g of smoked pancetta or cubed guanciale
• one serving of cooked rice, chilled overnight
• 2 green onions (both the green part and the white part)
• black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 40g of parmigiano reggiano
• 1 clove of garlic
• (optionally, if you want more umami) 2 anchovies

Procedure

1. First, cooked the rice in a rice cooker (with salt) and let it sit in the fridge overnight
2. Fry the guanciale or pancetta in a wok with a little bit of olive oil. Start with a cold wok, to let the fat render out. When the meat is crispy, take it out, but leave the fat on the bottom.
3. Whisk the eggs with the grated parmigiano.
4. cut the garlic in brunoise and the white part of the green onions in rings of 2mm of thickness.
5. add the anchovies and the garlic to the wok on a very low flame and let them infuse in the fat. Grate some fresh black pepper and let it bloom with the garlic and anchovies for no more than 2 minutes (otherwhise it will get bitter). Then add the white part of the green onion and cook at low flame for about 3-4 minutes.
6. Add the eggs and parmigiano mixture and cook it briefly until half way scrambled. Then add the rice and put the flame to maximum. Separate the rice (you don't want any chunks) and stir vigorously until the rice and the eggs are cooked through.
7. When everything is cooked through, turn the heat off and add the green part of the green onions and stir them in.
8. Grate some extra black pepper and serve sprinkling some more green onions on top.

PS: I recommend to NOT use any soy sauce, since parmigiano and anchovies are naturally umami (parmigiano contains MSG).

That's a great idea! Using Arborio rice sounds like it would add a creamy touch to the dish . I'll definitely give it a try next time I make Italianized fried rice! Thanks for the tip!

 

[aurora]

That's a great idea! Using Arborio rice sounds like it would add a creamy touch to the dish . I'll definitely give it a try next time I make Italianized fried rice! Thanks for the tip!

So glad you're digging the idea! Arborio rice brings that creamy goodness to the dish. Italian fried rice just got an upgrade! Let me know how it goes! Enjoy cooking!