Chinese Fried Rice

This recipe is more fine art than food – looks colorful and appealing and tastes like takeout, only super-good!

Prep time: 10minutes
Cook time: 18minutes
Servings: 4 units

REQUIREMENTS

-3⁄4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (or more eggs if you like)
- 3 drops soy sauce
- 3 drops sesame oil
- 8 ounces cooked lean boneless pork or 8 ounces chicken, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup finely chopped carrot (very small)
- 1⁄2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 4 cups cold cooked rice, grains separated (preferably medium grain)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (add more if you like)
What you do

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add chopped onions and stir-fry until onions turn a nice brown colour, about 8-10 minutes; remove from wok.
2.  Allow wok to cool slightly.
3.  Mix egg with 3 drops of soy and 3 drops of sesame oil; set aside.
4.  Add 1/2 tbsp oil to wok, swirling to coat surfaces; add egg mixture; working quickly, swirl egg until egg sets against wok; when egg puffs, flip egg and cook other side briefly; remove from wok, and chop into small pieces.
5. Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add selected meat to wok, along with carrots, peas, and cooked onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6.  Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
7. Add 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and chopped egg to rice mixture and fold in; stir-fry for 1 minute more; serve.
8. Set out additional soy sauce on the table, if desired.

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