Chinese Fried Rice
The secret of making fried rice lies in the use of cold, cooked rice.
Freshly cooked rice will only produce a sticky mess.
(Serves 4)

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups diced mixed vegetables, e.g., scallions, red/green peppers, peas, corn, carrots, bean sprouts
4 cups cold, cooked rice
1/2 cup diced cooked chicken or ham, optional
2 eggs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok.  Add diced vegetables and stir fry over high heat,
   3 to 4 minutes.
2. Break up lumps of cold cooked rice and add to the vegetables.
3. Stir until rice is heated and the grains of rice are separated.
4. Add the chicken or ham and continue stirring until thoroughly heated and mixed.
5. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and beat lightly with a fork, pour onto rice.  Mix the eggs into the rice
   and stir over low heat until the eggs are cooked.
6. Sprinkle soy sauce over rice and mix evenly through.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with additional chopped scallions if desired.