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If you have enjoyed this recipe for quite some time now, you probably have had moments where you have leftover adobo. So this is the good time to make adobo rice! Well, whether you want to make it from the left-overs or from whole new ingredients, it is definitely up to you. In the meantime, we are here to share useful tips on making the adobo rice recipe.
How to Make Fried Rice with Leftover Adobo
Adobo fried rice is a classic Filipino recipe that contains fried rice and leftover adobo pork. With crispy fried eggs, you will be enjoying a delicious meal in less than 30 minutes. While fried rice is great on its own, adding your leftover adobo to it will create an incredible combination. Let’s take a look at the process!
Ingredients
- One or two eggs for topping
- 1½ cups of chopped leftover adobo
- Three cups of chilled, cooked white rice (buy here)
- 2 spring onions or scallions, thinly sliced (buy here)
- Salt and pepper for tasting
- Fried garlic or onion (optional, for additional flavor) (buy here)
- Tomatoes (optional, for additional color and flavor) (buy here)
- Neutral flavored oil (canola oil) for frying. You can also use vegetable oil. (buy here)
Instructions
- Set the skillet over medium-high heat. Once it is hot, pour the canola oil.
- Start by frying an egg, then season it with salt and pepper. Lower to medium heat and cover for 1½ to 2 minutes until the yolks start to cook around the edges. For a firm yolk, cook it a little longer.
- Remove the egg from the pan with a thin spatula.
- By using the same skillet over medium-high heat, fry the meat for 3 minutes, until it is slightly crisp. Reduce the heat to medium, then add in the sauce.
- Next, add the rice and spread it out to break up any lumps.
- Keep stirring until it’s been heated for 5 minutes. Season it with pepper, salt, or soy sauce as needed.
- Add scallions, reserving some for garnish. Mix, then turn off the heat.
- Serve it and top it with a fried egg. Garnish with more scallions and fried garlic (you can also use shallots).
Useful Tips
- The rice should not be too soggy or lumpy. The scallions add color and freshness, while the shallots or fried garlic add flavor and crunch.
- For the leftover adobo, you will need about one and a half cups of pork adobo with the sauce. Chicken adobo is also another good option. If you have leftover roasted or grilled meat, use it for this recipe, as it is already flavorful. It could be beef or sausage.
- For the rice, choose medium- or long-grain varieties, such as jasmine rice. It’s best to use leftover cold rice, but fresh rice that isn’t soggy or too wet will do just fine. Prepare about 3 cups. For extra flavor, you can season your rice with soy sauce or simply season it with some salt.
- For a great fried rice result, you will need chilled rice with separate grains and a very hot skillet. Constantly stir the rice over high heat. Cook it evenly and get a smoky taste.
- If you happen to have sticky rice after cooking, that is maybe because you have added too much water. Or the rice did not cook long enough to absorb all the moisture. You want to make sure to rinse it several times until the water is clear to remove excess starch.
- Add your favorite vegetables as long as they are not runny and cut into small pieces, such as carrots, peas, corn, Chinese broccoli, or broccolini.
Where to Get the Ingredients and Equipment
1. White Rice
As mentioned earlier, for the best results with this adobo rice, you can use medium- or long-grained rice, like jasmine rice. This is a pack of long grain jasmine rice that is natural and sourced locally with the highest level of expertise from growers in the United States, India, Vietnam, and Brazil.
While the grains are long and soft, this rice is naturally flavorful and delicious when mixed with fresh vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, and freshly sautéed garlic. This jasmine rice also makes a perfect complement to your fish, chicken, steak, or vegetarian appetizer.
2. Green Onions
To add a pop of color to this recipe, chop green onions thinly and sprinkle them on your fried rice. Not only is it adding color, but this recipe also adds a hint of that good onion flavor.
With this product, you get 1,000 green onion seeds. Add it to your favorite recipes like soups, stews, omelets, chowders, quiches, or other sautéed foods.
3. Garlic
This is a 7-pack of fresh garlic seeds that you can use either for eating and cooking or for planting. This product is natural, has no GMOs, and can be a great addition to your kitchen.
Add it to your favorite recipe and see how it takes the flavor to another level. And just so you know, this ingredient has to be in your adobo fried rice to excite your taste buds.
4. Canola Oil
This product comes from The Spectrum, which offers organic oil. With 32 ounces of product, this oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and has a great natural taste.
One of the best things about it is that it can be used for high heat cooking up to 450 degrees. This canola oil is healthy, has no GMOs, and is certified kosher.
5. Frying Pan
When you buy this product, you get a 10-inch and 12-inch nonstick frying pan. This set is a good addition to make this adobo rice, as it comes with a ceramic coating that is 100% PFOA free. This means your cooking process will use less oil and be healthier and less toxic.
The bottom of these pans has a unique conduction design that provides rapid and uniform heat. The ultra-non-stick feature is a special thing about these pans, which enhances durability and cooking performance.
