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January 2014

Stir-Fried Grains with Shrimp and Eggs

Photography by Ditte Isager

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Ditte Isager

Make extra grains on Sunday and use them for this lightning-quick weeknight dinner.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

4

shallots, thinly sliced

2

star anise pods (optional)

½

dried chile de árbol or ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

5

tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

Kosher salt

12

oz. deveined peeled rock shrimp, or large shrimp, cut into ¾” pieces

4

cloves garlic finely chopped

2

tablespoons chopped peeled ginger

2⅓–3

cups cooked grains (such as sorghum, semi-pearled farro, or barley)

1

tablespoon soy sauce

1

tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar

2

teaspoons toasted sesame oil

4

large eggs

1

red chile, with seeds, thinly sliced into rounds

1

cup fresh cilantro, basil, and/or mint leaves

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Preparation

  1. Instructions

    Step 1

    Combine shallots, star anise, if using, chile de árbol, and 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until shallots are golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel–lined plate; discard star anise and red chile. Season shallots with salt.

    Step 2

    Increase heat to high; cook shrimp, garlic, and ginger in wok, tossing, until shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to another plate.

    Step 3

    Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in wok; add grains, pressing evenly against bottom and sides of wok. Cook until grains crackle, about 1 minute; toss and press against pan again. Cook until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add shrimp, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook, tossing, until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.

    Step 4

    Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry eggs until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Top grains with eggs, crispy shallots, red chile, and herbs.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 540 Fat (g) 28 Saturated Fat (g) 5 Cholesterol (mg) 345 Carbohydrates (g) 47 Dietary Fiber (g) 4 Total Sugars (g) 3 Protein (g) 31 Sodium (mg) 420
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