Japanese Fried Rice
- 1 Cup uncooked long grain converted or parboiled rice (not instant or quick white rice)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 Cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 Tbsp. finely grated carrot
- 1/2 Cup diced onion
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- salt
- pepper
- Cook the rice following the instructions on the package. This should take about 20 minutes.
- Pour the rice into a large bowl to let it cool.
- Scramble the eggs in a small pan over medium heat.
- chop scrambled chunks of egg into small pea-sized bits with your spatula while cooking.
- When the rice is cooled, add the peas, carrots, eggs and onion to the bowl. Carefully toss all of the ingredients together. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium/high heat.
- When the butter has completely melted, dump the rice mixture into the pan and add the soy sauce plus a dash of salt and pepper.
- Cook the rice mixture for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often.
long grain, eggs, frozen peas, carrot, onion, butter, soy sauce, salt, pepper
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=86999 (may not work)