Curried Fried Rice with Beef Jerky Recipe

Name: Curried Fried Rice with Beef Jerky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 cups water, plus 2 1/2 cups boiling water; 3 ounces beef jerky, cut into 1-inch pieces (see Note); 1 large dried tree ear mushroom or 4 dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 small sweet potato or 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/2 -inch pieces; One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 cup toasted whole almonds; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Salt; 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups water, plus 2 1/2 cups boiling water
3 ounces beef jerky, cut into 1-inch pieces (see Note)
1 large dried tree ear mushroom or 4 dried shiitake mushrooms
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 small sweet potato or 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/2 -inch pieces
One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 cup toasted whole almonds
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt
1 scallion, thinly sliced

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with the 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and cook over low heat for 12 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
4
Uncover, fluff the rice and let cool completely.
5
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, pour 2 cups of the boiling water over the beef jerky.
6
Cover and let stand until pliable, about 30 minutes.
7
Drain the jerky and coarsely chop it.
8
In a small bowl, cover the tree ear mushroom with the remaining 1/2 cup of boiling water and let stand until softened, about 10 minutes.
9
Drain and chop the tree ear into 1-inch pieces; if using shiitakes, discard the stems and chop the caps.
10
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
11
Add the onion, sweet potato and ginger and cook over low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
12
Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
13
Raise the heat to high and add the beef jerky, tree ears and almonds.
14
Stir-fry until heated through.
15
Add the rice and soy sauce and stir-fry to break up the rice and heat it through.
16
Season with salt.
17
Stir in the scallion and serve.

1188

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed and drained, 1 1/2 cups water, plus 2 1/2 cups boiling water, 3 ounces beef jerky, cut into 1-inch pieces (see Note), 1 large dried tree ear mushroom or 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Curried Fried Rice with Beef Jerky 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.

Curried Fried Rice with Beef Jerky

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions