Recipe: Jasmine Fried Rice (using bacon and mushrooms)

JASMINE FRIED RICE

3 slices bacon
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot (optional)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp; drain. Remove 1 tablespoon bacon drippings; set aside.

Cook eggs in skillet over medium heat stirring until almost done. Push to side of skillet.

Return 1 tablespoon bacon drippings to skillet. Add gingerroot, onions and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are lightly browned.

Add rice and soy sauce; stir together until heated. Crumble bacon and stir into rice.

Makes 6 servings
Source: USA Rice Federation