Edamame Fried Rice

By: CanolaInfo

Soybeans have become so popular the past few years as they are a great source of protein, fiber, iron, vitamin B and other essentials. Edamame Fried Rices is a simple fried rice recipe and is a healthy choice for dinner tonight.

Serves4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup shelled soybeans, thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
1 small onion, coarsley chopped
2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
6 to 8 dried Chinese mushrooms, rehydrated, stems removed and fine diced
5 cups cold cooker long grain rice
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sodium reduced soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons chicken broth ot water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 to 4 green onions, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces

Instructions

If using soybeans in the pods, bring a saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add the pods and cook until tender crisp, about 3 minutes, drain under cold water; remove beans from pods and discard pods. If using shelled soybeans, add straight to the boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes, drain and set aside.
Place a non-stick skillet or wok over high heat, add canola oil and swirl until the pan is coated. Add the garlic, ginger, onion and celery and saute for about 15 seconds.
Add the mushrooms and rice and stirfry separating the grains. Stir in the soybeans and cook until the rice is heated through.
Add the sauces and broth or water and stirfry to mix well.
Make a well in the center of the rice and add the eggs and gently stir until the eggs settle, about 1 minute. Saute well to mix the egg into the rice. Mix in the green onions and serve.