Fried Rice

Cooked rice is combined with wok-cooked carrots, peas, onions, and scrambled eggs for traditional fried rice. This vegetarian side dish is seasoned with ginger, garlic, peppers, and soy sauce.

Ingredients:

• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 Tbsp. peanut oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• Pinch black pepper
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup pearl onions or diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• Dash ground ginger or minced gingerroot
• 2 to 4 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 cups cooked rice

Directions:

Heat oil in wok on medium-high heat. Add carrots, salt and both peppers. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Move carrots aside in wok. Scramble eggs in center of wok. Add peas, onions, garlic, ginger, and 1 Tbsp of the soy sauce. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add rice and remaining soy sauce; stir to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes. Makes 2 dinner-sized portions.

Number of Servings: 2