Fried Rice

Things You'll need

• Measuring spoons
• Rice cooker
• Groceries
• Measuring cups
• Large skillet
• Chef's knives
• Stirring spoon
• Cutting board
• 2 tablespoons peanut, sesame or other oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 cup diced onion or 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup diced carrot, cooked
• 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 4 cups cooked white rice, cooled completely
• 1 cup chopped, cooked shrimp, beef
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat
2. Add the garlic, ginger and onion and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
3. Reduce the heat to medium, and add the carrot, peas, rice and meat and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
4. Use your stirring spoon to make a well in the center of the rice and pour the eggs into it. Let the eggs cook for 1 minute, then slowly start to stir and incorporate the egg into the rice.
5. Add the soy sauce and cook for 2 minutes longer, stirring and tossing with the spoon.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Serve immediately.