Fried Rice

Name: Fried Rice
Ingredients: 8 dried shiitake mushrooms; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten with a pinch of kosher salt; 4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced; 1/4 cup minced carrot; 1 large clove garlic, minced; Pinch red chile flakes; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 3 cups cooked long-grain rice; 1 cup cooked meat cut in 1/2-inch cubes, such as pork, ham, beef, or chicken; 1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted in a strainer at room temperature; Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

14 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

8 dried shiitake mushrooms
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten with a pinch of kosher salt
4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced carrot
1 large clove garlic, minced
Pinch red chile flakes
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 cups cooked long-grain rice
1 cup cooked meat cut in 1/2-inch cubes, such as pork, ham, beef, or chicken
1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted in a strainer at room temperature
Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

Directions

1

Put the mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with boiling water and soak until re-hydrated, about 20 minutes.
2

Drain, squeeze dry, and cut mushrooms in quarters.
3

Set aside.
4

Heat 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil in a well-seasoned wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
5

Swirl to coat the pan.
6

Pour in the eggs, swirl the pan so the egg forms a large thin pancake.
7

(Lift the edge of the egg to allow any uncooked egg to run to the center.)
8

As soon as the egg has set, turn it out of the pan onto a cutting board.
9

Cool, cut into 1 inch pieces.
10

Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and heat the remaining peanut oil over high heat.
11

Add the scallions and carrots and stir-fry for 1 1/2 minutes.
12

Add the mushrooms, garlic, chile, and ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute more.
13

Add the soy sauce, sesame oil and rice and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
14

Add the meat, peas, and reserved egg, cook, stirring until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
15

Serve immediately.