Fried Rice

Fried rice is a favorite in our house. It is one of my favorites because it is an easy way to use leftover rice, which we always have in the fridge. I don't have a real recipe, I just throw in whatever I have.

In a large pan or pot I cook a few eggs in vegetable oil, the way you would do scrambled eggs. Once cooked I take them out of the pan, break them up a bit, and set aside. In that same pot, saute onion and whatever veggies you want to throw in and saute a few minutes, you don't want them to be mush-a little crunch is good. Throw in some chopped garlic and cook a few more minutes. Tonight I used a red bell pepper and shredded carrot. I then add already cooked rice and drizzle a little soy sauce over and literally fry it until heated through and a little golden brown. At the very end I throw the eggs back in. We had fish with the fried rice tonight that I seasoned with "Black and Red Spice" which is red and black pepper. I also put some of Penzey's "Bangkok Blend" in the fried rice. Keep in mind you don't need much oil for this, just enough to keep everything from sticking.

Here are a few ideas of other things you could put in:

-green onion (add at the end)

-tofu

-shrimp

-left over chicken, pork, or steak

-shredded carrot

-water chesnuts

-chopped bell pepper

-peas

-edamame

-snap peas

-broccoli