Jake’S Fried Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Cook 1/2 cup of white rice according to package directions, using the 1 cup of water. (I must highly suggest that you do not substitute brown rice here. It throws off the flavor a little bit. But you must do as your heart leads, so I don't judge.)
2. 2
   Dice onions and carrots. Set aside.
3. 3
   When rice is almost finished cooking, scramble eggs on medium-high heat in a frying pan or wok. Add a dash of salt and a dash of pepper. (Don't go crazy though, there's plenty of flavor coming). Remove cooked eggs to a separate bowl.
4. 4
   Put oil in the hot pan and dump the cooked rice in. Turn the heat down to 2 or 3 (medium-low). Add eggs and soy sauce. Rice will not be completely covered with the soy sauce at first, but should turn brown when mixed.
5. 5
   Add garlic powder, pepper and salt. The magic is really in the garlic powder. It gives this dish a special pop of flavor. Stir.
6. 6
   Add veggies and sesame seeds. These bring incredible texture to the dish.
7. 7
   Add margarine. Stir and taste. Adjust seasonings as you see fit. *NOTE* This is the place to add more soy sauce if your first go at it was a little short.
8. 8
   Pile the rice up like the hibachi chef that you now are and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
9. 9
   Please refrain from twirling knives. Thank you.
10. 10
    This tastes wonderful with a ribeye or with some teriyaki chicken.
11. 11
    Enjoy!