Fried Rice
(makes 6-8 servings)
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked brown or white rice
- 1 10oz. package frozen mixed vegetables or 2 cups fresh vegetables, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked poultry, fish, or meat (optional)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3 teaspoons soy sauce
Directions:
- In a large pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add onion and rice. Stir and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add vegetables and meat to rice mixture. Cook 2 minutes for frozen vegetables and 5-7 minutes for fresh vegetables.
- Spread the mixture out to the sides of the pan, leaving space in the middle for the eggs.
- Add the eggs, and scramble until cooked firm.
- Mix the eggs with the rice and vegetables, then sprinkle with soy sauce.
Reprinted with the permission of King County. © 2008 King County
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