likebyregina As the holiday season wraps us in its warmth and joy, it’s the perfect time to elevate your festive gatherings with a delightful and whimsical dish – Snowman Butter Beef Fried Rice! This creative and flavorful recipe combines the savory goodness of thinly sliced beef rib eye, the creamy richness of butter, and the comfort of fried rice, all shaped into adorable snowmen that are sure to enchant both the young and the young at heart.
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Key Ingredients
- Thinly Sliced Beef Rib Eye: This premium cut of beef offers a tender and succulent texture, enhancing the dish with rich, savory flavors. Thinly sliced for quick cooking, it adds a hearty and satisfying element to the Snowman Butter Beef Fried Rice.
- Cooked White Rice: The foundation of our dish, cooked white rice provides a comforting and familiar base. Its soft and fluffy texture serves as the perfect canvas for absorbing the delicious flavors of the butter, beef, and seasonings.
- Butter Cube: A decadent addition, the butter cube introduces a luscious creaminess to the dish, enriching every bite with a velvety smoothness. As it melts over the warm rice, it contributes a luxurious touch to the overall flavor profile.
- Corn: Sweet and vibrant, the corn kernels bring a burst of freshness to the dish. Their natural sweetness complements the savory elements, adding a delightful contrast and enhancing the overall balance of flavors.
- Imitation Crab Sticks: contribute a mild seafood essence to the dish, adding a touch of oceanic flavor. Whether used as a scarf or chopped into pieces for toppings, they bring a playful element and a hint of brininess to each snowman creation.
- Cheese: The finishing touch that introduces a gooey and melty component to the Snowman Butter Beef Fried Rice. As it blends with the warm rice, it creates a creamy texture that complements the savory and slightly spicy notes of the dish. Additionally, it adds balance to the heat from gochujang (Korean chili paste).
- Seaweed: Not only serves as a creative canvas for crafting the snowman’s face but also adds a subtle umami flavor. Its crisp texture and marine undertones elevate the visual appeal and taste of each snowman creation.
- Sauce (Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Gochujang, Salt, Black Pepper, Sugar): The flavor-packed essence that ties the entire dish together. The combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, gochujang (optional for a hint of spice), salt, black pepper, and sugar creates a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and slightly tangy notes, elevating the overall taste of the Snowman Butter Beef Fried Rice.
Steps to Make Butter Beef Fried Rice
1. Prepare the Non-Stick Pan
Begin by preparing your non-stick pan. Apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
2. Create the Snowman Base
Take a portion of the cooked white rice and shape it into two snowman balls. Use plastic wrap and your hands to mold the rice into round shapes, with the smaller ball atop the larger one. Carefully position them at the center of the non-stick pan.
It’s essential to perform this step while the rice is still hot and sticky. Cold rice tends to be more crumbly, making it prone to falling apart easily.
3. Add Snowman Details
Get creative with the snowman’s face using a seaweed punch. Design facial features to add a touch of personality to your festive creations.
4. Assemble the Snowman
In the pan, surround the rice with thinly sliced beef rib-eye and corn. Place the seaweed face on the top rice ball.
Cut imitation crab into a thick, long strip to serve as a scarf, positioning it between the two rice balls. If you have any leftover imitation crab, chop it into pieces and sprinkle them as additional toppings.
Place the cube of butter on top of the snowman, letting it melt into the warm goodness below.
5. Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, gochujang (if using), salt, sugar, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful sauce.
6. Stir-fry and Sauce
Heat the pan and stir-fry the rice and toppings until the beef is fully cooked. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and continue stirring until everything is well incorporated.
7. Melted Cheese Magic and Enjoy
Reduce the heat to low and add a slice of cheese on top of the snowman. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt into a gooey, delicious layer.
Stir the melted cheese into the rice, ensuring a creamy consistency. Plate your Snowman Butter Beef Fried Rice and relish the delightful flavors that bring a touch of holiday magic to your table.
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Snowman Butter Beef Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1½ cup cooked rice
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 220 g thinly sliced beef rib eye
- 1 cube butter approx. 20g
- ⅔ cup corn
- 1-2 imitation crab
- 1 slice cheese
- Seaweed for snowman's face
Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste), optional
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the non-stick pan by applying a thin layer of oil to prevent sticking.
- Take a portion of the cooked white rice and shape it into two snowman balls. Utilize plastic wrap along with your hands to mold the rice into round shapes, with the smaller ball atop the larger one. Position them at the center of the non-stick pan.
- Use a seaweed punch to create the snowman's face from seaweed. You can be creative here.
- In the frying pan, arrange thinly sliced beef rib eye and corn around the rice. Place the seaweed face on the rice ball.
- Cut imitation crab into a thick, long strip to serve as a scarf, positioning it between the two rice balls. If there is any leftover imitation crab, chop it into pieces and add them as toppings.
- Place the butter cube on top of the snowman.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, sugar, black pepper, and gochujang. Mix thoroughly.
- Heat the pan and stir-fry the rice and toppings until the beef is fully cooked. Pour in the sauce and continue mixing until everything is well incorporated.
- Reduce the heat to low, add cheese, cover with a lid, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt. Stir and savor the delightful flavors.
