CHINESE-AMERICAN FRIED RICE

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Provided by Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 Tbsp peanut oil
3 large eggs, beaten
1 medium white onion, minced
3 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
2 c cooked regular long-grain rice
2-1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp dark sesame oil
1/4 c dry sherry
4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Heat 1 Tablespoon peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and stir to scramble for 1-2 minutes or until fluffy. Set aside.
2. Add remaining 2 Tablespoons oil to a wok or skillet, and heat over medium heat until the oil is rippling, about 1 minute.
3. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until the mixture is aromatic but not browned, about 1 second.
4. Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sherry and stir-fry for 2 minutes, breaking up any lumps of grains and blend the mixture well. Stir in the scallions and stir-fry, tossing quickly but gently for 10 seconds.
5. Add the previously scrambled eggs, mix all together and season with salt and pepper.