Arroz Frito Portuguesa (Fried Rice)

Updated June 21, 2015

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
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At first glance, the fried rice of Macao looks like the ordinary Chinese variety. But Macanese cooks flavor it with the saffron, tomatoes and olive oil of Portugal. The rich amalgam of flavors can be traced to the travels of the spice traders during the late-15th and early-16th centuries.

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Ingredients

Yield:Four to six servings
  • Small pinch saffron

  • 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon of water

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced ginger

  • ½ cup pureed tomatoes (fresh or canned)

  • ½ cup chopped yellow onions

  • 3 cups cooked rice

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper

  • ½ teaspoon oyster sauce or soy sauce

  • ½ cup frozen green peas, defrosted

  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced scallions

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)

26 grams carbs; 202 calories; 7 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 9 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 310 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein; 2 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Powder the saffron in a small bowl using your finger tips. Stir in one tablespoon of water and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In a wok or a large saute pan, heat one tablespoon of the oil and add the beaten egg. Immediately tilt the pan, spreading the egg to coat the bottom of the wok. As soon as the egg sets, turn off the heat. Scrape the omelet into a bowl, breaking into pieces.

  3. Step 3

    Add the remaining oil to the wok over high heat. Add the ginger, sizzle for 15 seconds, then add the tomatoes and saffron water. Cook, stirring constantly, until the contents turn thick and glazed (about four minutes). Add the onions and cook an additional minute. Fold in the rice, salt, pepper and oyster or soy sauce. Cook until the contents are heated through (about two minutes). Stir in the peas and egg pieces, tossing for about 30 seconds. Add the scallions and serve immediately.

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