chinese-american fried rice

Calais, ME
Updated on Aug 23, 2013

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

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 3 - large eggs, beaten
  • 1 - medium white onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 cups cooked regular long-grain rice
  • 2-1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup 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

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Add remaining 2 Tablespoons oil to a wok or skillet, and heat over medium heat until the oil is rippling, about 1 minute.
  • Step 3
    Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until the mixture is aromatic but not browned, about 1 second.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 5
    Add the previously scrambled eggs, mix all together and season with salt and pepper.

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Culture: Asian
Category: Rice Sides

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