Inle Lake Rice with Garlic Oil

The Intha people of Inle Lake claim this recipe is theirs, but so do the Shan near the lake. Whoever thought of it, this cooked rice kneaded with cooked potato (potatoes are grown up in the hills above the lake) and/or with cooked, flaked boneless fish, is a real keeper. Serve the rice-potato blend instead of plain rice, or serve the fish version as a one-dish meal with a side of cooked vegetables. Put out Red Chile Oil or another chile-hot cond