Chef Patrick's Ginger Fried Rice w/Coconut Curry Tempeh Strips

Ginger Fried Rice w/Coconut Curry Tempeh Strips

This is from Mark Bittman's excellent facebook video series. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=287040429200

It's important to under-cook the garlic/ginger garnish. Simply browning the garlic makes it very bitter.

Also, I use olive oil and a lot less than 1/2 cup... maybe 3T for the garlic/ginger and 3T for frying the leeks and rice.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/27/dining/271mrex.html?ref=dining