Name: Fried Rice with Pork and Kale
Yield: Serves 1 generously
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 small onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 1 carrot, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks; 3/4 cupsautéed kale; 1 1/2 cups chilled cooked rice such as jasmine rice; 3 to 5 ouncesroast pork tenderloin (from a 3- to 4-inch piece; opposite page), cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices and slices cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips; 1/2 cup mung bean sprouts (2 ounces); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon minced fresh chile such as jalape ño, serrano, or Thai (including seeds); 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 large egg, lightly beaten (optional)

Cold cooked rice (made at least 1 day ahead) is the secret to delicious fried rice, so don't cook a fresh pot for this recipe.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 1 generously

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1 small onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise

1 carrot, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks

3/4 cupsautéed kale

1 1/2 cups chilled cooked rice such as jasmine rice

3 to 5 ouncesroast pork tenderloin (from a 3- to 4-inch piece; opposite page), cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices and slices cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips

1/2 cup mung bean sprouts (2 ounces)

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon minced fresh chile such as jalape ño, serrano, or Thai (including seeds)

2 scallions, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 large egg, lightly beaten (optional)

Preparation

Step 1
Heat oil in a wok or a deep 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until golden, about 1 minute. Add onion and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add carrot and kale and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add rice, pork, and bean sprouts and stir-fry 1 minute.
Step 2
Stir together lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and chile until sugar is dissolved. Add soy mixture to wok, then add scallions and 1 tablespoon cilantro and stir-fry 1 minute. Add beaten egg (if using) and stir-fry until egg is set, about 1 minute. Serve sprinkled with remaining tablespoon cilantro.

TagsFried Rice Kale Leafy Greens Vegetable Ginger Herbs & Spices Jasmine Rice Rice Rice & Grains Pork Tenderloin Pork Meat Main Dinner Dairy Free Nut Free Gourmet

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