CNY: really good fried rice

my FAVORITE fried rice recipe

love love love it

i like to add peas

and sometimes diced carrots too

i hope you enjoy it as much as i do

and don't worry 

no need for a wok- just use a bigger pan

Basic Fried Rice

from Chinese Cookery  

After adding the rice, experiment and stir in your favorite diced cooked meat or vegetable.

2 eggs

1/2 tsp. salt

5 Tbsp. lard or peanut oil

1 cup chopped green onions

4 cups cold cooked rice

2 Tbsp. chicken broth

3 Tbsp. soy sauce

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 tsp. sesame oil

Beat eggs with 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Heat 2 Tbsp. lard or peanut oil in a wok over medium heat 1 minute. Pour in beaten eggs. Stir continuously until eggs are cooked dry and separated into small pieces.

Remove cooked eggs from wok and set aside. Heat 3 Tbsp. lard or peanut oil in wok over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add green onions and rice. Stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, remaining salt and soy sauce. Stir to mix well. Stir in cooked eggs, pepper and sesame oil. Serve hot. Makes 4-6 servings.