Vietnamese Seafood Pilaf

  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes

This recipe is a bit similar to Paella of Spain or Arroz Con Camarones of Ecuador but it takes a lot less time to prepare.

Vietnamese Seafood Pilaf Photo: @sehojung79

Detailed Instructions

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cuttle-fish, cut into slices
  • 1 cup shrimp
  • 1/2 cup clam meat
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 large bell pepper, cut into small thread
  • 4 bowls of cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp seasoning powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • Cucumber and tomato slices to decorate

Preparation

  1. Boil eggs until hard-cooked, then cut into medium-sized pieces.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, adding minced garlic and sautéing until fragrant, then mix in ketchup.
  3. Next, add shrimp, squid, and clams to the pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add cooked rice, salt, seasoning mix, and diced bell pepper.
  5. Continue to stir for a few minutes until everything is heated through and well-combined.
  6. Transfer the rice mixture to a serving dish and arrange the boiled eggs and bell peppers on top for presentation.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with soy sauce for an enhanced flavor.

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