Pork Fried Rice

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 1/2

  cups

  cooked rice -- cooled

2

  whole

  eggs

1/4

  teaspoon

  seasoned salt

2

  whole

  green onion -- sliced 1/4" thick

1

  clove

  garlic -- minced

1

  teaspoon

  ginger root -- minced fine

8

  ounces

  mushrooms -- sliced

1

  cup

  frozen green peas

3

  tablespoons

  soy sauce -- low sodium

4

  tablespoons

  vegetable oil

1/2

  pound

  Chinese BBQ pork -- see recipe

1/4

  teaspoon

  sesame oil

Heat wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Mix seasoned salt into eggs. Add egg mixture to wok and cook until soft curdles form. Remove from wok and set aside.

Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry ginger and garlic until fragrant.

Add mushrooms and peas and stir-fry until heated through about 2 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside. 

Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to wok. Rub rice with hands to separate and add to wok. Stir-fry about 2 minutes or until hot. 

Add vegetable mixture, green onions, pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, and eggs. Heat a couple of minutes until heated through.

Notes: You can use the pork from the recipe in the book or purchase some from a Chinese deli.

Makes 6 Servings

Per Serving: 385 Calories; 13g Fat (31.5% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 95mg Cholesterol; 777mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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