====== Fried Rice ======

  *3 Tbsp canola or other neutral oil
  *1 onion - peeled and chopped
  *1 red bell pepper - cored and chopped
  *2 carrots - peeled and finely minced
  *1 cup peas (defrost if frozen)
  *1 Tbsp minced garlic
  *2 Tbsp minced ginger or to taste
  *4 cups cooked white rice cooled (2 cups grains)
  *2 eggs - slightly beaten
  *1/4 cup water
  *2 Tbsp soy sauce
  *1 Tbsp sesame oil
  *salt and ground black pepper
  *1/2 cup minced scallions

  
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  - Put 1 Tbsp of oil in wok or large skillet and heat until shimmering. Add onion, pepper and carrots and cook until softened and beginning to brown, 5-10 min. Remove to bowl when done.
  - Add peas to skillet and cook about 1 min. until hot. Remove to bowl when done.
  - Put remaining 2 Tbsp oil in pan followed by garlic and ginger. Heat until fragrant, 15 sec., add the rice breaking with spoon to remove clumps and coating with oil.
  - When rice is well cooked make well in center and add eggs. Scramble and stir into the rice.
  - Return vegetables to skillet. Add water and stir while cooking 1 min. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat, stir in scallions, serve.
 
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  Serves: 6       Total cook time: 20min
  Source: NYT magazine 3/31/13
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