Well-Seasoned Cookbook

flavorful recipes perfected over time

Fried Rice (Ch'ao Fan)

Chinese

It is difficult to give exact ingredients and quantities because Fried Rice is a versatile dish and an excellent way to use leftovers. Cooked meat and vegetables are combined with cooked rice, beaten eggs (sometimes the eggs are cooked first in a thin sheet and shredded), and seasonings, and stir-fired until thoroughly heated.

For 4 cups cooked rice you will need 2 eggs, 1 cup of each shredded or diced meat and vegetables and 1/4 cup diced green onion.

Two or more vegetables can be combined to make the cup needed -- mushrooms, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, or peas. Season with 2 Tbsp. soy sauce and 1/2 tsp. sugar. Makes 4 servings.