Five Spice Pork Fried Rice
Servings
2Serving size
about 2 1/2 cupsThis recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers. For a shorter active cooking time, try making the rice ahead of time – fried rice was created to use up leftover rice and other ingredients.
Ingredients
| 2 1/2 cup Water |
| 1/2 cup Brown rice |
| 4 large Green onions |
| 2 tsp. Sesame oil (toasted sesame oil is best) |
| 2 Tbsp. Ginger root, raw (peeled and minced) |
| 1 large Carrots, raw (peeled and diced) |
| 1 Medium stalk Celery, raw (diced) |
| 6 ounces Boneless pork chops (cut into 1/2 inch dice) |
| 4 tsp. Low sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari sauce) |
| 2 tsp. Chinese or Dijon mustard |
| 1/2 tsp.. Honey |
| 1/2 tsp. Five Spice Powder |
| 1 cup No salt added vegetable stock |
| 2/3 cup Frozen peas (thawed) |
| 2 large Egg(s) (beaten) |
Instructions
When the water boils, add the rice and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook, partially covered, until the water cooks away. Do not stir the rice. When cooked, remove from the stove and set aside.
Cut the white bottoms off of the green onions. Slice the white part crosswise into 1/2 inch lengths.
Cut the green tops crosswise into 1/4 inch slices.
When ready to cook place the sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Add the ginger and the carrots and cook for 2 to 4 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the celery. Cook for about 3 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the pork and the white part of the green onions and cook until the pork begins to brown. Stir frequently.
Place the soy sauce, mustard, honey, five spice powder and vegetable stock in a small bowl and whisk until blended.
Add the rice and sauce to the vegetables in the skillet.
Cook for about 3 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the peas and the green tops of the green onions. Stir well.
Add the beaten eggs and toss until the egg is cooked through.
Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Another great example of Mediterranean diet principles in a non-Mediterranean recipe. Less meat, veggies, whole grains, great quality oil and legumes – all easy points to improve your Med Diet Score.