VIETNAM FRIED RICE (MORE WITH
LESS)
 
1 c. rice, cooked or 3 c. leftover rice
4 tbsp. cooking oil
1/4 to 1/2 lb. any cooked or raw meat, cut into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 lg. onion, chopped coarsely
1 tsp. sugar

Heat in large skillet. Add to the above mixture. Stir fry until meat is tender and hot, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add 3 cups cooked rice. Stir fry 5 minutes. Add 1 cup leftover or frozen vegetables, such as peas, green beans, or carrots. Stir well into rice-meat mixture. Just before serving, add 2 eggs, beaten. Over medium heat, stir carefully through rice until eggs are cooked. Serve piping hot with salad or leaf lettuce, cucumbers, fresh mint and parsley. Serves 5.

(Weaver's sister-in-law)

 

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