Vietnamese Fried Rice

Cook 1 c. rice or have ready 3 c. leftover rice.

Heat in large skillet:

4 T. cooking oil

Add:

1/4 – 1/2 lb. cooked or raw meat, cut into thin strips

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 large onion, chopped coarsely (optional)

1 t. salt

1 t. pepper

1 t. sugar (optional)

1/4 c. soy sauce

Stir-fry until meat is tender and hot, about 2-3 minutes.

Add:

3 c. cooked rice

Stir-fry 5 minutes and add:

1 c. leftover or frozen veggies, such as peas, green beans, or carrots (optional)

Stir well into rice-meat mixture.  Just before serving, add:

2 eggs, beaten

Over medium heat, stir carefully through rice until eggs are cooked.

Published in: on August 19, 2009 at 5:16 pm  Leave a Comment  
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