Fried Rice

For something as simple as fried rice, I am always surprised at the lack of knowledge on how it is best assembled. It is best for using up leftovers. Add and subtract ingredients as you have on hand. Here is one of the most simple forms of fried rice.

Heat 1-2 tbls of oil in pan...such as Canola
Cook at the same time
chopped bacon (4 strips)
one small yellow onion
the whites of scallions (4)
one clove of garlic crushed and chopped

Cook all until bacon is mostly done, but definitely not crispy.

Add about 4 cups LEFTOVER rice. preferably cooked the day before and refridgerated.
This is important for the consistancy of the rice in the fried rice.

Add the chopped greens of those four scallions
Season with sesame oil, tamari, salt, and more pepper than you think you need.

Continue to cook till the bacon looks done (again not crispy).

Make a hole in the center of the rice... clear away till you see the bottom of the pan. Add a tbl of sesame oil.

Pour scrambled eggs (2) into the center. cook the eggs there. They will draw in some of the rice and bits, but that is okay. Just keep it mosly rice free until the eggs are cooked, then mix into the rice. Serve hot.

Yum. Rice should be oily, but not unplesantly so. It should also not be too salty.

Enjoy.