~Fried Rice Deliciousness~

After seeing a couple recipes for fried rice over the last few days I've been purposing to make some myself. I made rice over the weekend knowing that I'd be using it for this recipe in very near future.

Fried rice is basically a canvas for any combination of flavors you choose to add. I chose Black Forest ham and shrimp for my meat. I used onions, carrots, and green pepper for my veggies, but you could use whatever you like or have on hand.

Here's how I made mine:

3 T. sesame oil

1 large onion diced

large garlic clove minced (or I used garlic powder)

1 c. smoked ham

1 c. shrimp

1/2 c. green pepper, chopped

1/2 carrot, sliced thin

1 egg

3-4 c. cooked rice

1-2 T. Kikkoman low sodium soy sauce (or to taste) Kikkoman is the best

If I would have had green peas, I surely would have added those too.

Use your wok or a big saute pan.

Get your wok heated up to medium high. Add 3 T. of sesame oil. Saute the onion until it's softened. I looked for fresh garlic but there was none to be found so I sprinkled some garlic powder over the onion. Add 1 cup of chopped Black Forest ham, 1 c. of shrimp and stir a couple minutes. Add carrots and peppers and stir until crisp-tender. Then add the egg and stir around until it starts to scramble. Add your rice and stir until heated throughout.

Add 1-2 T. Kikkoman low sodium soy sauce. This is to your taste. Enjoy!