Fusili with Egg and Carrots
Ingredients:
- 3 handfuls of fusili pasta
- 1 egg
- 1/2 carrot, grated
- 1/4 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 5 tablespoons chili sauce
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- Black pepper, to taste
- Water, as needed for the sauce
Instructions:
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Cook the Fusili: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fusili until al dente, approximately 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Rice Flour Mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of rice flour in 2 tablespoons of water, stirring until completely mixed. Set this aside.
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Sauté Aromatics: Heat a pan over medium heat. Add a splash of oil and sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown.
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Add the Egg: Crack the egg into the pan, stirring continuously to scramble it and cook through.
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Incorporate Carrots: Add the grated carrot to the pan, continuing to cook until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized.
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Create the Sauce: Pour in enough water to create a sauce, seasoning with salt to taste. Stir in black pepper and chili sauce.
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Thicken the Sauce: Quickly stir in the rice flour mixture, ensuring it is well incorporated and the sauce thickens without forming lumps. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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Combine and Serve: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked fusili. Gently toss to combine everything evenly.
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Serve: Plate the fusili and sauce mixture, and enjoy your meal hot.
This dish is a delightful and easy-to-make pasta recipe, featuring a savory combination of egg, carrots, and a flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the fusili. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting lunch!