Fried Rice

This is a basic fried rice recipe that I got from my Hmong friends.  Feel free to make substitutions (different veggies, sausage instead of ham, chopped cilantro, etc).  The oyster sauce is what makes this recipe taste so good.

Fried Rice

Ingredients
6 green onions, chopped
4 eggs
2 cups frozen peas & carrots, rinsed with hot water and drained
½ cup diced ham
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups cooked rice, cold
3 tbsp oyster sauce (found in Asian aisle; see picture)
1 tsp soy sauce
3 tbsp oil

Directions

1. Cook rice per directions. Let cool then put in refrigerator for at least 2 hrs, preferably overnight.
2. In a large skillet or wok, add 1 tbsp oil. When hot add eggs, ham and garlic. Scramble. Remove from pan and place in bowl.
3. Return wok to heat and add 2 tbsp oil. When hot add vegetables. Stir fry until cooked but still firm, about 5 min. Add rice. Stir and combine for 2 min. Add egg/ham mixture and chopped green onions.
4. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir to combine. Taste. Add more sauce to taste. Remove from heat.