Caribbean Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Caribbean Fried Rice
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion small, finely chopped; 1 cup regular or converted rice; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely chopped, optional; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon knorr beef flavor bouillon; 8 ounces cooked ham diced; 1 cup green peas frozen; 2 large eggs slightly beaten; 1/4 cup queso fresco cheese; 2 green onions large, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 yellow onion small, finely chopped
1 cup regular or converted rice
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely chopped, optional
2 cups water
1 tablespoon knorr beef flavor bouillon
8 ounces cooked ham diced
1 cup green peas frozen
2 large eggs slightly beaten
1/4 cup queso fresco cheese
2 green onions large, finely chopped

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Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add rice and cook 3 minutes or until rice is golden. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds. Stir in water and Knorr(R) Beef flavor Bouillon and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 15 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, then stir in ham. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until rice starts to toast again, about 7 minutes. Stir in peas. Make a well in center of pan and add eggs. Cover and cook on medium-low heat 2 minutes or until eggs are starting to set. Remove cover and scramble eggs. Remove from heat, then stir eggs into rice. Stir in green onions and sprinkle with cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 yellow onion small, finely chopped, 1 cup regular or converted rice, 2 cloves garlic finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Fried Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caribbean Fried Rice

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