Denise'S Saffron Vegetable Fried Rice

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered saffron
• 1/4 cup sweet pepper (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup carrot (finely diced)
• 3/4 cup peas and carrots (tinned)
• 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons celery (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pinch msg, powder (optional)

1. Cook the rice with the saffron and two cups water according to directions on the package or box.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat and let boil for one minute.
3. Cover saucepan and continue to cook until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked (15 - 20 minutes). Remove from heat.
4. In a large and deep frying pan or wok, heat oil and saute carrots, onions and sweet pepper until the onions are translucent.
5. Add peas and carrots cook a minute or two.
6. Add the oyster sauce, msg, and rice to the vegetables and mix well.
7. Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped celery.

long grain rice, water, powdered saffron, sweet pepper, carrot, peas, onion, celery, oyster sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/denises-saffron-vegetable-fried-rice-206272 (may not work)