Fried Rice

Fried Rice from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource
 * Cook Time: 20–30 minutes
 * Serves: 6

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked brown or white rice
 * 1 10 oz package frozen mixed vegetables or 2 cups fresh vegetables, chopped
 * 1 small onion, finely chopped
 * 1 cup cooked poultry, or meat (optional)
 * 2 eggs, lightly beaten
 * 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
 * 3 teaspoons soy sauce

Directions

 * 1) In a large pan, heat oil on medium-high heat.
 * 2) Add onion and rice.
 * 3) Stir and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
 * 4) Reduce heat to medium and add vegetables and meat to rice mixture.
 * 5) Cook 2 minutes for frozen vegetables and 5–7 minutes for fresh vegetables.
 * 6) Spread the mixture out to the sides of the pan, leaving space in the middle for the eggs.
 * 7) Add the eggs, and scramble until cooked firm.
 * 8) Mix the eggs with the rice and vegetables, then sprinkle with soy sauce.