Joyce's Indonesian Fried Rice

Title:
Joyce's Indonesian Fried Rice

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Indonesian




Ingredients:





     1    1-in chunk tamarind pulp


   1/2 c  Chopped shallots


 1 1/2 tb Chopped garlic


     2    Red serrano chiles; chopped


     1 ts Shrimp paste (optional)


          -=OR=- Anchovy paste


   1/2 ts Turmeric


     1 ts Salt or to taste


     3 tb Vegetable oil


          -(or more if needed)


     6 oz Med shrimp (41-to-50 per lb)


          - shelled and deveined


   1/2 c  Diced red pepper


   1/2 c  Green peas


     1 c  Shredded purple cabbage


     6 c  Cooked long-grain white rice


          - (cold) -


     2 tb Ketjap manis


          -=OR=- Dark soy sauce


     1 tb Light soy sauce


     3    Green onions; thinly sliced


   1/2 c  Diced cooked chicken


   1/2 c  Chinese barbecued pork


          -=OR=- Ham





---------------------------------GARNISHES---------------------------------


          Fresh coriander leaves


   1/2    English cucumber


          - thinly sliced -





 COVER TAMARIND PULP with 1/2 cup of boiling water. With the back of a fork,


 mash the fibers and seeds. When dissolved, strain, and reserve 1/3 cup of


 tamarind water. In a food processor or mortar, process or pound the


 shallots, garlic, chiles, shrimp paste, turmeric and salt into as smooth a


 paste as possible. Set a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. When hot,


 add the oil and spice paste; gently brown. Turn heat to high and add the


 shrimp; stir-fry until they turn bright orange, about 30 seconds. Remove


 and set aside. Add bell peppers, peas and cabbage; stir-fry until


 vegetables are cooked but still crisp, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add rice;


 stir-fry together, breaking up the lumps of rice. When the rice grains are


 separated, add tamarind water, ketjap manis, light soy sauce, green onions,


 chicken, barbecued pork and reserved shrimp; mix together. Check for


 seasonings. Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with coriander and arrange


 the cucumbers around the edge.


 


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