Recipe: Fried Rice

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From: Kelly~WA

Fried Rice
A main dish or side dish.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
4 tablespoons peanut oil
1 cup frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
4 cups cooked rice, cold
1/2 - 1 cup diced roasted pork, chicken, shrimp, etc (optional)
1 cup bean sprouts
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 teaspoon molasses

Mix together the eggs, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Heat a wok or large skillet and add 1 tablespoon. of the oil. When hot, add egg mixture and swirl it in the wok until it forms a large egg crepe. Once it sets, remove immediately and allow to cool. When it is cool, finely slice into thin shreds and set aside.

Rinse peas with hot water in a colander to defrost.

Add the remaining oil to wok or skillet and when hot, add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add rice and stir-fry for 1 minute. Mix in the meat (opt), peas, onions, and bean sprouts and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Add soy sauce, chicken stock, molasses, salt, and pepper and continue to stir-fry for another minute. Add the shredded cooked eggs and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve at once.