Ultimate Fried Rice Side for Salmon Patties with Ginger Butter
Discover the perfect fried rice side dish to complement your salmon patties, featuring an aromatic ginger butter and savory soy sauce that elevate leftover rice into a delicious meal. This recipe is quick, flavorful, and ideal for repurposing cooked rice.
π Prep Time: 10 min
π³ Cook Time: 10 min
π½οΈ Servings: 2
π₯ Ingredients
- 100 g long-grain rice
- 1 small egg
- 2 tbsp mixed frozen vegetables (optional)
- 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp mirin
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 tsp oil
- Salt, to taste
Ginger Butter:
- 50 g unsalted butter (82% fat), softened
- 20 g fresh ginger, finely grated
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Prepare the Rice:
Cook the rice in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight or use leftover rice (about 200 g if already cooked). - Make Ginger Butter:
Cream the softened butter until fluffy. Add finely grated ginger, discarding fibrous parts, and mix well. Shape the butter into a log using plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours. It can be stored up to a week in the fridge or frozen longer. - Cook the Fried Rice:
Heat a wide heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat and add oil. Add a generous teaspoon of ginger butter and let it melt. Crack the egg into the pan and stir rapidly, breaking it into small pieces (like scrambled eggs). Optionally, add frozen vegetables and sautΓ© together for 1 minute. - Add Rice and Butter:
Add the cooked rice and stir for 2 minutes. Push the rice to the edges, add another teaspoon of ginger butter to the center, and mix quickly to coat the rice evenly. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, being careful as the rice may pop and splatter. - Season:
Stir in soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Taste and adjust salt as needed. - Serve:
Serve immediately alongside salmon patties or your favorite main dish.
π‘ Tips
- Use a heavy pan to ensure even heat and good searing.
- Ginger butter can be made in advance and stored for easy meal prep.
- Adjust vegetable additions according to preference.
π Perfect For
- Quick meals using leftover rice
- Enhancing salmon or fish dishes
- Flavorful Asian-inspired sides
π Final Thoughts
This fried rice recipe, enriched with homemade ginger butter and umami-rich soy sauce, transforms simple leftover rice into a delightful, restaurant-quality side. It pairs beautifully with salmon patties, offering a balance of aromatic, savory, and slightly sweet flavors that everyone will love.