AMF - Indonesian Beef Fried Rice


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A sweet, simple, tasty dish. Ingredients are basic. Preparation is a cinch. Flavours are a palate-friendly combo of familiar and exotic. This one is a sure winner for both adults and kids to make and eat.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and chopped
  • 2 cups (6 oz.) sliced mushrooms
  • 8 oz ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp each, ketchup and soy sauce (Ketjap manis, a sweet Indonesian soy sauce, is amazing in this recipe. It is available at Foodstuffs.)
  • 2 tsp each, brown sugar and paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili paste or hot pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
  • 3 cups cooked rice

GARNISH

  • Large tomato cut in wedges
  • Half long cucumber thinly sliced
  • Egg strips (see method)

METHOD

  1. In small non-stick pan, put 1 tsp oil.
  2. Add one well-beaten egg; swirl round to cover pan.
  3. Cook 2 minutes or till set.
  4. Flip. Cook other side for 1 minute.
  5. Cook and slice into strips for garnish. Set aside.
  6. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, cook onion, garlic, zucchini and mushrooms for 8 to 10 minutes, unil starting to brown.
  7. Add beef. Cook and break up any chunks until it is no longer pink.
  8. Add ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, paprika and chili.
  9. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
  10. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to very low.
  11. Cook, stirring gently for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
  12. Garnish and serve.