Egg fried rice

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This could be cooked as a side dish or as a main course.

Ingredients

• 375g (12 oz) long grain rice
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 3 slices of ginger, 1 chopped finely
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• handful of dried shrimps, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Method

1. Use pre-cooked plain boiled rice

or

1. Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold running water for a few minutes to remove any starch
2. Cook in boiling water so it still has a little bite to it (about 10 minutes)
3. Rinse with cold water and drain

then with either:

1. Heat a wok or frying pan, add the oil
2. When hot add the 2 whole slices of ginger and fry for 2 minutes to flavour the oil
3. Add the onions, garlic and chopped ginger and fry for 3 minutes
4. Add the rice and chopped shrimps and stir-fry until thoroughly heated
5. Pour the egg mixture into the rice and stir-fry until the egg is cooked
6. Remove the 2 slices of ginger and serve immediately

Variations

• Pre-soak some dried shrimp in just boiled water for 15 - 30 minutes to re-hydrate, roughly chop and add with the vegetables for a more authentic dish.
• Add finely chopped bacon with the onions and garlic
• Sliced red and green bell peppers for some additional colour
• A few dried red chillies with the onion and garlic if you like it hot!