QUICK AND EASY CHINESE FRIED RICE

QUICK AND EASY CHINESE FRIED RICE
Here's an opportunity to use leftover rice and bits of leftover meat. Serves 2 main servings or 6 side dishes

1	Egg, beaten	1

1/4 cup	Vegetable oil	50 mL
1/2 cup	Red Pepper, chopped	125 mL
3 - 4	Sliced fresh mushrooms	3 - 4
2 cups	Cold Fluffy White Rice	500 mL
2 tbsp.	soy sauce	25 mL
1/2 cup	* Diced cooked ham	125 mL
2	green onions, chopped	2
1/2 cup	** frozen petite peas, thawed	125 mL

In small non-stick skillet make an omelette, cut in shreds and set aside. In a large skillet, heat oil, add red pepper and mushrooms; stir-fry for 4 minutes Add rice and stir-fry until rice is hot and mixed with oil. Add soy sauce; mix well. Stir in ham, green onions, peas and shredded omelette. Heat thoroughly. NOTE: * Other cooked meats such as chicken, shrimp or crab meat make nice substitutes. ** When buying frozen peas, look for petite or baby peas, which are more flavorful and tender.