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Vietnamese Tomato Rice (Cơm Đỏ)

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice uncooked
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ⅓ teaspoon MSG

Instructions

  • Cook the 2 cups of rice ahead of time with your rice cooker.
  • Bring your wok to medium-high heat. Add your 2 tablespoon oil and minced garlic.
  • Once the garlic becomes golden (not brown), add your tomato paste and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add your cooked rice and combine well so the red color is evenly distributed.
  • Season with soy sauce, sugar, and MSG.
  • Continue to stir and combine for another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Serve this rice with any protein and side of veggies.