The Portuguese Sausage Fried Rice combines the robust, smoky flavor of Portuguese sausages with the comforting and savory goodness of fried rice. This culinary experience combines traditional Portuguese cuisine’s richness with the simplicity and versatility of a popular Asian staple.
The Portuguese sausage is the star of this dish. It has a distinctive, slightly spicy flavor with hints of garlic and paprika. As the sausage is sliced and cooked, its delicious oils are released, infusing rice with a rich, savory flavor. Adding vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and peas will add color, texture, and freshness to the rice.
The rice absorbs all the flavors of the vegetables and the sausage. A splash of soy sauce gives the dish a savory umami taste, while garlic adds a fragrant note. The result is a delicious and satisfying blend of flavors.
This versatile dish can be eaten as a main or side dish. It is easy to prepare and makes a delicious weeknight meal or gathering option. If you love Portuguese food or are looking for a new way to prepare fried rice, this dish will impress you. It has bold flavors and a comforting appeal.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked, cooked rice
- To flavor fried Rice, add 1/4 cup of sesame Oil
- Aloha (soy sauce), 1/4 cup or less to taste
- Sauté eggs, sausages, and vegetables in 3-4 tablespoons of safflower oils
- Portuguese Sausage, Bite-sized Pieces 8 to 12 Oz
- Two large eggs
- Fresh ginger finely chopped, 1 tsp
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 14 cup White Onion, Small Dice
- Tiny dice of celery, 1/4 cup
- Tiny dice of carrots 1/4 cup
- 1 1/2 cup frozen peas that have been thawed
- Taste black pepper
Cooking Process
Add the onions, celery, and carrots to the oil and sauté until soft. Rice and other ingredients can be added to the mixture. Add the green peas, ginger, and Aloha Shoyu to the mixture. Gently combine the ingredients. Add scrambled scrambled to one pan side and cook until scrambled. Then mix it with the fried rice. Add black pepper or salt to taste if needed.
