Fried Rice

 

The key to making good fried rice is to use cold day-old rice. Freshly cooked rice turns into a sticky mess, because it is too moist for the rice grains to remain separate. Day-old rice from the fridge is easy to stir-fry and makes for yummy fried rice. You can add anything to this basic recipe, whatever leftover meats and/or veggies you have on hand.

Ingredients:
Peanut oil

2 eggs, beaten

3 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 pound shrimp, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced

Cold rice

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Soy sauce

Directions:
1.  Heat wok over medium heat and swirl in 1 tablespoon peanut oil. Pour eggs in wok and quickly stir with spatula. Cook until done and transfer to plate. Chop into small pieces.

2.  Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil and add bacon. Cook until crisp. Add shrimp and cook until just pink. Add veggies. Stir-fry until tender, adding more oil as needed.

3.  Add rice and peas, breaking up rice with spatula until heated through. Pour soy sauce around edges of wok and stir. Add eggs to rice and serve.