Gochujang Truffle Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rice, soaked and cooked (day-old works best)
• 3 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/4 cup French beans
• 1 small carrot
• 1/4 cup boiled corn
• 2 bulbs green onion
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• Green onion greens, as shown
• Salt and white pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 2 tsp truffle oil
• Pinch of MSG (optional)

Steps

1. Rinse the rice super well, soak for 20 minutes and cook it.
2. Refrigerate the rice overnight — day-old rice works best for this recipe.
3. Chop and prep all the veggies before you start cooking.
4. Start by sautéing the green onion and garlic.
5. Add the veggies and toss them well.
6. Season with salt and white pepper.
7. Add a splash of water and the sauces — soy sauce, vinegar, gochujang.
8. Add a pinch of sugar along with the MSG and toss.
9. Add the rice and toss well.
10. Finish with butter and truffle oil.
11. Serve hot and enjoy.

The reel

via @salonikukreja

Tips

• Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then drain well.
• Rest it covered, off the heat, for five minutes before you fluff.
• If the top is still firm, add a spoon of water and cover again. Don't stir yet.

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