Vietnam - Green Onion Rice

Green Onion Rice

Serving Size : 4

Ingredients

-       6 cups cooked rice

-       1 pound small cooked shrimp or shrimp meat

-       1 1/2 cups chopped green onions including tops

-       hot chili peppers minced, OPTIONAL

-       1/2 cup water

-       2 cups nuoc cham

Directions

-       In a high-sided nonstick pot or wok, combine the cooked rice, cooked shrimp or shrimp meat, green onions, chile peppers (if desired) and water.

-       Cook over high heat, stirring often to mix well and prevent sticking, until all ingredients are thoroughly heated and most of the water is gone, about 8 minutes.

-       Turn the heat to high and stir for 1 more minute as the pot gets hotter.

-       Add the nuoc cham and stir rapidly to mix thoroughly.

-       Continue to cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.

-       Remove from heat and serve.