Wednesday 28 November 2012

Fried Rice

Fried Rice






Ingredients:


                                                          (For 4 to 6 persons)


1/3 cup plain vegetable oil (like soy corn oil or peanut oil)

1/3 lb black forest ham, diced or about 2 cups cooked, cubed or shredded meat

1 onion, diced salt and pepper

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 inches  piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped

3 whole scallions, thinly sliced on the bias, white and green separated

1 1/3 cups frozen peas corn and carrot mix

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

4 cups cold cooked long-grain rice, white or 4 cups jasmine rice, grains separated


Directions:




1 -Heat a large heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over high heat.

 2 -When hot add 1 tablespoon of the oil.

 3 -Add the ham and cook stirring occasionally until lightly browned.

 4 -Add the onions to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until onion is                      fragrant

 5 -Add the garlic, ginger, and scallion whites and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

 6 -Add the frozen vegetables.

 7 -Cook until just defrosted but still crisp.

 8 -Transfer contents of the skillet to a large bowl.

 9 -Return the pan to the heat and add 2 more tablespoons of oil.

 10 -Add the eggs and season with salt and pepper.

 11 -Stir the eggs constantly and cook until almost set but still moist, then transfer egg to the bowl.

 12-Break the eggs up with a wooden spoon or spatula.

 13 -Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining oil.

 14 -Add the rice to the pan and use a spoon to break up any clumps.

 15 -Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry the rice to coat evenly with oil.

 16 -Stop stirring, and then let the rice cook undisturbed until its gets slightly crispy, about 2 minutes.

 17 -Stir the rice again, breaking up any new clumps. Add the scallion greens.

 18 -Transfer to the bowl.

 19 -Stir all the ingredients together with the rice, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if                     necessary.

 20 -Serve.

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