Fried Rice Italian-Style (Print)
Fried rice with a fun Italian twist—cured meats, salty halloumi, and tangy peppers come together for an easy meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 egg
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1 cup halloumi, cut into small cubes
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3 cups day-old long-grain rice
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1/2 a small onion, diced
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3 slices rosemary ham, chopped into pieces
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3 slices of salami, chopped up
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3 slices of mortadella, diced
→ Vegetables and Herbs
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About 1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers
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1/4 cup basil, roughly chopped
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1/4 cup diced banana peppers
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Roma lettuce, chopped, for plating
→ Sauces and Oils
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A splash of olive oil for frying
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2 tablespoons of balsamic for cooking and more for garnish
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2 spoonfuls of soy sauce
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2 tablespoons of sesame oil
# Steps:
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In a hot skillet with olive oil, cook the onion for 5 minutes. Toss in the halloumi cubes and fry until the edges get golden, about 5 more minutes.
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Drop in the diced meats. Let them sizzle in the pan, stirring occasionally, until the edges crisp up a little, 3–5 minutes.
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Add the leftover rice to the meat and cook for 5 minutes, mixing every so often so it heats evenly.
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Push the rice to one side, crack the egg into the cleared spot, scramble it quickly, and then toss it all together.
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Stir in the rest of the ingredients and let it all cook for another 5 minutes. Dish up with lettuce and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar on top.
# Notes:
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Old rice keeps the dish from getting mushy
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Switch up the meats with your faves
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Perfect dish to use up yesterday’s rice