Suçuk Fried Rice

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Suçuk fried rice is a delicious and hearty dish made with Turkish suçuk sausage and rice. The dish is typically made by cooking rice and then stir-frying it with suçuk sausage, onions, and various spices and seasonings, such as garlic, paprika, and cumin. Some variations of the dish also include vegetables like bell peppers and peas.

Suçuk, a type of dried sausage made from beef or lamb, is the star ingredient of this dish, adding a savory, slightly spicy flavor to the rice. The dish is often garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro and served with a wedge of lemon on the side for squeezing over the top.

Suçuk fried rice is a comforting and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish with other Turkish or Mediterranean-inspired dishes. It’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for serving to guests at a dinner party.

Ingredients

5 cups cooked rice (chilled overnight)2 cups suçuk or Turkish sausage (chopped into 1/2 inch pieces)3 tbsp oil3 eggs (lightly beaten)1 cup shallot or onion (diced)1 cup carrot (diced)1 cup red bell pepper (diced)1/2 cup scallion (white & green parts separated, chopped)1 tsp red chilli flakes (to taste)1/2 tsp salt (to taste)1/4 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps

In a wok or large pan on medium heat, add suçuk & fry till fat has rendered (abt 2 mins), remove & set aside.Into the same oil, add eggs & cook for 2 mins, remove & set aside.Increase heat to medium high, add oil & when hot, add onion.Cook till onion turns translucent then add carrots & bell pepper, cook for 1 min.Add rice, white parts of scallion, chilli flakes, salt, pepper, suçuk & egg.Fry for 1 min, stirring continuosly & using the back of ladle to break any lumps.Taste to adjust seasoning & cook rice till it reaches desired doneness (wok hey)Serve fried rice with chopped green parts of scallions plus other fresh vegetables & condiment of choice (optional but I served mine with homemade Chinese chilli oil)