VIETNAMESE FRIED RICE 
2 beaten eggs
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 tbsp. cooking oil
1 c. fully cooked and diced ham
1/4 c. finely chopped, fresh mushrooms
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 finely chopped green pepper
6 c. rice

1. Cook rice according to directions; drain; set aside.

2. In fry pan; add 1 tablespoon oil, 2 beaten eggs, cook. Remove from pan and crush eggs into small pieces.

3. Put 2 tablespoons cooking oil in 10 inch fry pan. Add chopped onions. Cook until onions are lightly browned.

4. Add diced ham and mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes. Set aside.

5. Add eggs, celery, peppers, and soy sauce to ham and mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes.

6. Stir rice into mixture. Cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes. (Add 1/4 cup water to mixture.)

7. Remove from heat. Serve immediately.

Serves 6-8.

Chicken or pork can be substituted for the ham.

 

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