Authentic Fried Rice

Description
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

 * 2 oz Chinese barbecued pork
 * 1/4 lb fresh or frozen peas
 * 2 tb oil, preferably peanut
 * 2 c long-grain rice, steamed and chilled
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 2 eggs; beaten
 * 4 oz fresh bean sprouts
 * 2 tbsp finely chopped scallions

Directions

 * 1) Cut the pork into fine dice.
 * 2) Blanch the peas in a saucepan of boiling water for about 5 minutes if they are fresh or 2 minutes if they are frozen.
 * 3) Drain them in a colander.
 * 4) Heat a wok or large skillet until it is hot. then add the oil and wait until it is almost smoking.
 * 5) Add the cooked rice and stir-fry it for 1 minute
 * 6) Add the barbecued pork, peas and salt.
 * 7) Continue to stir-fry the mixture for 5 minutes over high heat.
 * 8) Add the beaten eggs and bean sprouts and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes or until the eggs have set.
 * 9) Turn the mixture onto a plate and garnish it with the scallions.
 * 10) Serve at once, or let it cool and serve as a cold rice salad.

Enjoy.

Contributed by

 * World Recipes Y-Group