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chinese-american fried rice

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne
Calais, ME

Add chicken or pork if desired. This time I added left-over pork, but usually, I just like it without meat.

(1 rating)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For chinese-american fried rice

  • 4 Tbsp
    peanut oil
  • 3
    large eggs, beaten
  • 1
    medium white onion, minced
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp
    minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 c
    cooked regular long-grain rice
  • 2-1/2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    dark sesame oil
  • 1/4 c
    dry sherry
  • 4
    scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

How To Make chinese-american fried rice

  • 1
    Heat 1 Tablespoon peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and stir to scramble for 1-2 minutes or until fluffy. Set aside.
  • 2
    Add remaining 2 Tablespoons oil to a wok or skillet, and heat over medium heat until the oil is rippling, about 1 minute.
  • 3
    Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until the mixture is aromatic but not browned, about 1 second.
  • 4
    Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sherry and stir-fry for 2 minutes, breaking up any lumps of grains and blend the mixture well. Stir in the scallions and stir-fry, tossing quickly but gently for 10 seconds.
  • 5
    Add the previously scrambled eggs, mix all together and season with salt and pepper.

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