Chinese Sizzling Rice Soup
Fried uncooked rice adds a nutty crunch to this chicken and shrimp soup with bamboo shoots and water chestnuts.
Makes 6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
3 ounces baby shrimp
3 ounces skinless, boneless chicken pieces cut into chunks
1 egg
4 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups vegetable oil for frying
3 cups chicken broth
1 ounce mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts
1/8 cup diced bamboo shoots
1/3 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sherry
2/3 cup uncooked white rice
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Mix together the shrimp, chicken, egg, and cornstarch.
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Heat 3 cups of the oil in wok. When it is hot, add shrimp and chicken mixture. Cook for 1/2 minute and drain.
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Place above mixture in pot with the broth, mushroom, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and green beans. Bring to a boil. Add salt and sherry. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer.
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Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 cup of oil until it is hot. Add rice and brown quickly. Drain and add to soup. Serve and enjoy!
B-man 