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Remember, you absolutely cannot make delicious fried rice using freshly cooked rice! If you cook the rice yourself (a day to a week ahead), buy long-grain (Carolina) rice and follow the package directions for making drier rice.
Otherwise, use leftover Chinese take-out rice.
Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 35 min
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“I go to Spain frequently, and I’ve tried many kinds of paella there,” says Bruce Cummings of Baltimore, Maryland. “Recently, though, I discovered an outstanding one right here in Baltimore, at Tio Pepe Restaurante.”
6 to 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
1tablespoon olive oil
5bacon [...]
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 quail , quartered
1/2 lb chorizo sausage , preferably dried Spanish chorizo, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small rabbit , quartered
1 quart beef broth or veal broth , plus additional
beef broth or veal broth , as necessary
1 cup red wine
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
2 duck confit , legs
1 large yellow onion , chopped
6 garlic cloves , chopped
1 3/4 cups canned diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons stemmed fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 1/2 cups arborio rice orvalencia valencia rice
DIRECTIONS
Have a large platter nearby to hold all the meat that you will brown.
Heat a big skillet over medium [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2-3 lbs chicken pieces
3/4-1 lb bulk turkey sausage
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 tomatoes , seeded and cut into large dice
1 quart low sodium chicken broth
2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove , minced
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads , crumbled (be careful not to lose any!)
1 lb boneless halibut fillets , cubed (or any firm-fleshed fish)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 (13ounce)can water-pack artichoke hearts , drained
DIRECTIONS
Brown chicken pieces in olive oil in a large, deep saute pan. Remove and set aside.
Brown sausage, breaking [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons sesame oil
125 g shallots (golden, 4 small, peeled and thinly sliced)
20 g gingerroot (grated)
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
400 g chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
salt and pepper
250 g orzo pasta
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
600 ml chicken stock (homemade or low salt)
225-250 g prawns (cooked small)
1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh)
3 teaspoons soy sauce
1/3 cup coriander leaves (chopped plus extra to garnish)
DIRECTIONS
Cut chicken into 2cm-3cm dice.
Heat sesame oil in deep frying pan over medium heat.
Gently fry shallots and, ginger and garlic for a few minutes until softened and [...]