Ginger Fried Rice

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges

By Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Published 2007

  • About

This take on fried rice is so deeply satisfying it has become one of my new favorite dishes—really. Quick and easy, but elegant enough to serve at a dinner party.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rendered chicken fat or neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2

Method

  1. Melt half the fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and season lightly with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the remaining fat in a large deep skillet over medium-low heat, then add the leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10