Recipe: Stir-Fried Grains with Shrimp and Eggs

Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fatty acids your body needs to function. Unfortunately, our bodies do not produce them, and we can only get them through foods. They are super healthy and necessary thanks to their huge range of potential benefits: They’re thought to reduce the risk of heart disease, fight inflammation, even lessen symptoms of depression. Also, linked to increased brain volume, which researchers say could be correspondent to slowing the effects of aging on the brain. If that’s not enticing enough maybe this delicious, omega-3-rich recipe, will convince you to up your intake.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 star anise pods (optional)
• ½ dried chile de árbol or ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• Kosher salt
• 12 oz. deveined peeled rock shrimp, or large shrimp, cut into ¾” pieces
• 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped peeled ginger
• 2⅓–3 cups cooked grains (such as sorghum, semi-pearled farro, or barley)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 red chile, with seeds, thinly sliced into rounds
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, basil, and/or mint leaves

Instructions:

• Combine shallots, star anise, if using, chile de árbol, and 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until shallots are golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard star anise and red chile. Season shallots with salt.
• Increase heat to high; cook shrimp, garlic, and ginger in a wok tossing until shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to another plate.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in wok; add grains, pressing evenly against bottom and sides of the work. Cook until grains crackle, about 1 minute; toss and press against pan again. Cook until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add shrimp, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook, tossing until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.
• Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry eggs until whites are set but yolks are still runny about 3 minutes. Top grains with eggs, crispy shallots, red chile, and herbs.

Recipe and photo complimentary of bonappitit.com

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