Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Rice Dishes
Tamarind Rice Dish
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- • 100g tamarind pulp
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
- • 2 tbsp palm sugar
- • 3 shallots, sliced
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 3 eggs, beaten
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 1 red birdseye chili, sliced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the rice a day ahead and chill it. Soak the tamarind in 1/2 cup hot water and strain into a paste.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar until syrupy.
3
Phase 3
Heat oil in a wok and fry the shallots, garlic, and chili until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Scramble the eggs, then add the chilled rice and stir-fry on high heat.
5
Phase 5
Pour in the tamarind sauce and toss until every grain is coated.
6
Phase 6
Cook 1 minute more until glossy and serve.