Fried Rice with Dried Scallops and Shiitake
Mushrooms
Serves 4
Forget everything you thought you knew about fried rice. This
version is so ethereal, so otherworldly, it deserves another name.
Take note: Young insists that this dish only works if you cook the
rice the day before you fry it, so plan accordingly. Also, the three
specialty ingredients this dish requires—dried scallops, dried
shiitakes, and Chinese sausage—are worth seeking out. However,
Young says you can replace the dried scallops with an equal
amount of diced ham and, in place of the dried mushrooms, you
can use fresh mushrooms and carrots that have been diced to ¼
inch.2 cups sushi rice (Young recommends Premium Grade
Nishiki rice)
2 tablespoons peanut oil (or other oil with a high smoking
point, like canola or grapeseed)
1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into very thin
matchsticks
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup dried scallops, soaked in water for an hour or two until
very soft, then shredded