PLAIN FRIED RICE

Makes: 2 Servings

2 cups cooked rice, cooled
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup ham, diced
2 eggs
½ tsp garlic salt

1 tsp chicken bouillon
2 tbsps soy sauce
2 tsp vegetable oil
1. Put a wok or a pan on high heat.
2. Add oil to the pan.
3. Whisk the eggs in a bowl.
4. Put the eggs in the heated and scramble very quickly.
5. Stop the heat and remove scrambled eggs from the pan into a dish.
6. Put the pan on high heat and add more oil.
7. Saute vegetables and ham until soft.
8. Add garlic salt and chicken bouillon.
9. Add rice and stir well.
10. Add the scrambled egg that was cooked earlier to the rice mixture and mix together.
11. Turn the heat down to low, add soy sauce and stir quickly.
12. Serve.

COOKING PLAIN RICE

2 cups uncooked rice
2 ½ cups water

1. Put the rice in a bowl and wash it with cold water.
2. Repeat washing until the water becomes clear.
3. Drain the rice in a colander and set aside.
4. Place the rice in a pan or rice cooker and add water.
5. The amount of water used is just a little more than the amount of rice.
6. Let the rice soak in the water at least 30 minutes.
7. Bring water to vigorous boil.
8. Turn the heat to low and cook about 15 -20 minutes until the water is almost gone.
9. Remove pan from the heat and let it steam for 10-15 minutes before serving.