Char Siu Fried Rice with Gochujang
Fried rice makes the best leftovers for smoked char siu. I smoke the butts from Costco since it freezes well and always have rice in the frig. It's affordable and versatile https://www.cooking-with-aloha-texas-style.com/recipes/bbq-smoke/pork-1/chinese-bbq-char-siu-pork
The best part of fried rice is anyone can make it based on taste and what's on hand.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of Char Siu
- 1-2 T gochujang paste
- 1 T sesame oil
- 2 T monk fruit
- 1-2 T finely grated ginger
- 1-2 T finely grated garlic
- 1 T water
- Leftover rice, break it up so there are no clumps
- Add chopped green onions to add color or feel healthy
Directions
- Mix the sauce combining the gochujang paste, sesame oil, monk fruit, fresh ginger, garlic and water, set aside
- Chop the char siu to bite size pieces
- Pan fry over medium heat to render any fat, transfer to a holding dish
- Add the gochujang mixture to pan over medium low heat, until the ginger and garlic are fragrant about 2 minutes
- Add the chopped char siu
- Add the rice and combine
Dad says the char siu SHOULD be a garnish, but since I smoke a lot and freeze it vacuum seal bags, 2 pounds seems to make it a quick simple and hearty meal. I imagine Dad would be giving me a crazy look since my ratio may be almost equal parts rice to char siu…lol.