Authentic Egg Fried Rice

Quick, simple and very tasty chinese style egg fried rice at home

Ingredients

• – 70g long grain rice (for 1 person)
• – salt and pepper
• – groundnut / peanut oil
• – 2 eggs (for 1-2 people)
• – 1 clove garlic, chopped/crushed
• – 3 spring onions (for 1-2 people)
• – good 1-2 handful(s) of frozen peas (petit pois are best)
• – light soy sauce
• – wok
• – spare bowls

Instructions

STEP 1:

1) put the rice in a saucepan of slightly salted boiling water, at full heat. When the water is boiling in the saucepan, lower the heat to simmer and leave for 10-12 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Drain, rinse with hot water and drain again. Transfer rice to a bowl.

STEP 2:

STEP 3:

2) beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and dash of soy sauce. Add a good amount of oil to the wok and heat on full power until smoking hot. Add the eggs and stir fry (quickly) until lightly scrambled (around 1 min). When cooked, transfer to a bowl.

STEP 4:

STEP 5:

3) add another helping of oil to the wok. Add garlic and rice and a dash of soy sauce. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes.

STEP 6:

STEP 7:

4) add the spring onions and peas and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, and another dash of soy sauce (optional). Stir throughout.

STEP 8:

STEP 9:

5) add eggs and add more soy sauce. Season to taste and serve immediately.