In today's fast-paced world, rice cooking has become a breeze, especially with the advent of innovative Japanese rice cookers like the Zojirushi NS ZCC10. These cookers not only ensure fluffy, perfectly cooked rice every time but also streamline your kitchen routine in a big way.
Let's see how you can create a tasty, traditional curry-spiced fried rice, using this clever gadget.
To kick things off, here's a list of ingredients for a portion that can comfortably serve 4-6 people.
For the Rice:
Jasmine rice, 2 cups
Water to fill to water level 2 for Jasmine rice or 2-1/2 cups
For the Stir-fry:
Vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp
Garlic, minced, 2 Tbsp
Onion, half a medium one, diced
Carrot, one medium-sized, peeled and diced
Farm Eggs, 3
Ham, diced, 1/2 cup
Extra-large shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined with tail on, about 2 cups or 12 oz
Salt, 1 tsp
Soy sauce, 2 Tbsp
Oyster sauce, 2 Tbsp
Black pepper, 1/4 Tbsp
Curry powder, 1 Tbsp
Raisins, 1/4 cup
Fresh pineapple, chopped, 2 cups
Green onion, chopped, 3 stalks
For Garnish:
Cilantro, chopped, 1/2 cup
#1 Begin by measuring your rice using the plastic cup that comes with your Zojirushi rice cooker. Fill it up and level it off before transferring it to the inner cooking pan.
#2 Quickly rinse the rice with cold water, drain it, and then add water up to the specified Jasmine level. Make sure that the rice is well-submerged and evenly spread out for a uniform cooking process.
#3 Choose the "JASMINE" or "WHITE RICE" setting on your cooker and let it do its magic!
#4 Once the rice is done, take a moment to fluff it up a bit with a spatula.
#5 Now, it's time to get that stir-fry going. Heat up your pan on medium-high, add vegetable oil. Fry the eggs till slightly browned, and broken into small bite sizes. Throw in the garlic. Let it sizzle until you can smell the tantalizing aroma.
#6 Next up are the onions and carrots. Stir-fry these for 2 minutes, then toss in the ham and shrimp, cooking for another couple of minutes until everything's nicely heated.
#7 Bring in the star of the show - your cooked rice. Mix it in gently, making sure it gets well integrated with your stir-fried ingredients.
#8 To give your dish that characteristic flavor, add salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and curry powder. Give everything a good toss to coat the rice and ingredients evenly.
** Pro Tip: Splash the soy sauce against the sides of the hot pan, surrounding the rice. This will cause the soy sauce to caramelize and give your fried rice the extra umami taste.
#9 Now for a touch of sweetness - add in your raisins and chopped pineapple, followed by a quick toss.
#10 Lastly, turn off the heat and sprinkle your green onions for a fresh crunch.
#11 To serve, plate your fried rice, garnish it with a sprinkle of cilantro, and serve while still hot. And there you have it - an aromatic, flavorful traditional fried rice with a curry twist, made effortless with a Japanese rice cooker. Bon appétit!
