Chinese Fried Rice

“This Chinese fried rice has the flavor those other recipes are missing. Tastes like

INGREDIENTS

³⁄₄            cup finely chopped onion

2 ¹⁄₂             tablespoons oil

1                egg, lightly beaten (or more eggs if you like)

3                drops soy sauce

3                drops sesame oil

8                ounces cooked lean boneless pork or 8 ounces chicken, chopped

¹⁄₂               cup finely chopped carrot (very small)

¹⁄₂              cup frozen peas, thawed

4               cups cold cooked rice, grains separated (preferably medium grain)

4               green onions, chopped

2               cups bean sprouts

2               tablespoons light soy sauce (add more if you like)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add chopped onions and stir-fry until onions turn a nice brown color, about 8-10 minutes; remove from wok.
2. Allow wok to cool slightly.
3. Mix egg with 3 drops of soy and 3 drops of sesame oil; set aside.
4. Add 1/2 tbsp oil to wok, swirling to coat surfaces; add egg mixture; working quickly, swirl egg until egg sets against wok; when egg puffs, flip egg and cook other side briefly; remove from wok, and chop into small pieces.
5. Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add selected meat to wok, along with carrots, peas, and cooked onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
7. Add 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and chopped egg to rice mixture and fold in; stir-fry for 1 minute more; serve.
8. Set out additional soy sauce on the table, if desired.