Fried Rice

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grapeseed, canola, or peanut or vegetable oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels, defrosted
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas, defrosted
• 4 cups cold cooked rice
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, or cashews

Instructions

1. Prep all ingredients
2. Heat the wok until a drop of water evaporates in 1-2 seconds.
3. Pull the wok off the heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Pick up the pan and carefully swirl it to coat the bottom and sides.
4. Return wok to heat then add the ginger and red pepper flakes and stir fry for 10 seconds or until fragrant.
5. Add the carrots and stir fry for 30 seconds, or until the carrots are bright orange.
6. Add the corn and peas and stir fry for 1 minute.
7. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil into the wok and swirl.
8. Add the rice and scallions stir-fry for 2 minutes, breaking up the rice with the spatula until it is heated through.
9. Season the rice with the salt and white pepper.
10. Add the Sauce: Pour the soy sauce around the edges of the wok and stir-fry.
11. Add the egg and pine nuts. Stir-fry until the egg is no longer wet.

Pressure Cooker Spicy Orange Beef

Yields 6

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/4? strips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoon cold water
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Put oil in the cooking pot and select browning. When oil begins to sizzle, brown meat in batches until all meat is browned – do not crowd. Transfer meat to a plate when browned.
2. When all meat is browned select Sauté and add garlic to the pot. Sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and orange zest to the pot. Add browned beef and any accumulated juices. Select High Pressure. Set timer for 12 minutes.
4. When beep sounds turn pressure cooker off and use a quick pressure release. When valve drops carefully remove the lid.
5. Combine the cornstarch and water, whisking until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to the sauce in the pot stirring constantly. Select Simmer and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Stir in green onions.
6. Serve over rice; garnish with additional orange zest, green onion and red pepper flakes if desired.