Authentic Fried Rice

Description

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 oz chinese barbecued pork
• 1/4 lb fresh or frozen peas
• 2 tb oil, preferably peanut
• 2 c long-grain rice, steamed and chilled
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs; beaten
• 4 oz fresh bean sprouts
• 2 tbsp finely chopped scallions

Procedures

1. Cut the pork into fine dice.
2. Blanch the peas in a saucepan of boiling water for about 5 minutes if they are fresh or 2 minutes if they are frozen.
3. Drain them in a colander.
4. Heat a wok or large skillet until it is hot. then add the oil and wait until it is almost smoking.
5. Add the cooked rice and stir-fry it for 1 minute
6. Add the barbecued pork, peas and salt.
7. Continue to stir-fry the mixture for 5 minutes over high heat.
8. Add the beaten eggs and bean sprouts and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes or until the eggs have set.
9. Turn the mixture onto a plate and garnish it with the scallions.
10. Serve at once, or let it cool and serve as a cold rice salad.

Enjoy.