CHINESE FRIED RICE 
2 c. white rice (cooked according to directions on box)
1 pkg. frozen vegetables (cooked according to directions on pkg. - can substitute cooked, chopped fresh vegetables)
3 eggs, scrambled
Cooked meat of choice (optional - you can use chicken, beef, pork, whatever you have leftover)
3 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. sugar
Oyster flavored sauce (found in the international section of grocery - NOTE: it does not taste particularly like oysters, don't worry)
Soy sauce

First of all, you won't be frying anything so get that out of your mind.

If you don't have a wok, you'll need a large skillet or pot. Put plain rice in cool wok or skillet. It'll probably be in a lump so break up the lump a little. Add the garlic powder and sugar and stir. Take the oyster sauce and start adding it liberally to the mixture, stirring while you do. The rice will start to take on the characteristic light brown color. You'll have to go by memory here. Stop adding the oyster sauce when it is the right color. Add 4 splashes of soy sauce.

Now you have the base of the mixture. Turn the heat on low and add the eggs, vegetables and meat. If the rice is dry, add a little water to keep the rice from burning on the bottom. Heat until the mixture is warm and then serve.

 

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