Mark's Very Own Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Ensure that the rice has been cooked ahead of time & is well cooled.
2. Heat about 2 to 3 tb vegetable oil in a wok.
3. When hot, add onions & garlic & fry for 3 minutes.
4. Add the carrots & stir-fry for 2 minutes.
5. Add the rest of the vegetables & continue to stir-fry for 2 or 3 minutes.
6. Toss in the chili pieces & ginger root.
7. Cook for a few seconds.
8. Carefully stir in the cold rice.
9. Lower heat & continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
10. Add enough soy sauce to coat the rice & cook for a further 5 minutes on low heat, stirring often to prevent sticking.
11. Season if desired with salt & pepper.
12. Serve when heated through.
13. This goes great with spicy tofu dishes or works well on its own as a main dish in its own right.
14. If you desire something hotter, add more chili pieces.
15. Use pieces rather than powder because they are hotter.
16. For a variation, I sometimes toss in a few strips of tofu just before adding the spices.