Maries Special Fried Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oil in a large skillet with a lid.
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   Add the raw vegetables and garlic, and saute in the hot oil until they are slightly softened and beginning to brown on the edges.
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   Add the rice and continue to cook and stir until the rice begins to brown slightly.
4. 4
   Stir in the hoisin sauce and the five spice powder.
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   Mix the soy sauce and water together and pour over all.
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   Turn heat down and cover and let cook for about 20 minutes or so until the liquid is absorbed and rice is done.
7. 7
   Stir in the chicken and frozen peas and let sit until the peas are thawed and all is warmed through.
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   In the meantime scramble the beaten eggs in a non-stick skillet you have sprayed with oil spray.
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   Break up and stir into the finished rice.
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    Serve.
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    *Note.
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    You can add whichever vegetables you want to use.
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    These are just the ones I like to use.
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    You can also used leftover cooked pork roast or even small cooked shrimps.
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    Sometimes I chop a few pieces of bacon and cook them along with the vegetables for extra flavour.