Best Ever Fried Rice

NanuqsMom's Note:

This recipe comes from Cooking Light, September 2005 and is without a doubt the best fried rice I have ever tasted. Not only great tasting but very easy to make as well. I have modified the original recipe slightly to reflect our preferences for oil, meat, veggies etc. The original recipe calls for shredded lettuce as an ingredient however I have never tried it this way. I will list it as an optional ingredient. The sesame oil is the secret ingredient as far as I am concerned!! Don't be shy, give it a try!!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 1.0 cup

• 1 tablespoon canola oil (I use olive oil)
• 2 large eggs , lightly beaten
• ¾ cup yellow onion , minced
• 1 cup chinese-style roast pork , chopped (I use thick bacon strips)
• 4 cups cooked long-grain rice , chilled
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 cups iceberg lettuce , shredded (optional)
• ½ cup frozen green pea , thawed
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper
• ½ cup green onion , minced
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

Directions:

1. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add eggs; stir-fry for 1 minute or until done. Remove from pan.
3. Add yellow onion to pan; saute 2 minutes or until translucent.
4. Stir in Chinese-style Roast Pork, or whatever meat you have chosen; stir-fry 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
5. Add rice and soy sauce; stir-fry 2 minutes.
6. Return eggs to pan; cook 1 minute.
7. Stir in iceberg lettuce (if using), green peas, salt and pepper; stir-fry 1 minute.
8. Sprinkle with green onions, and drizzle with sesame oil.

Reviews

[Merlot]

This is a delightful fried rice. I used deli chicken because that's what I had on had. I can't wait to make this flavorful fried rice again. Thanks so much for sharing it, NanuqsMom!!!!! And thanks again for trying one of my recipes (Easy Breakfast Casserole).