Volume 1, Issue 1

 Traditional Fried Rice

copyright 2007 Ming Tsai

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 eggs, beaten lightly
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 lap chang (Chinese sausage), cut into 1/8-inch dice, or 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup sliced scallions
5 cups cold cooked rice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1. Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and the sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan. When the oil shimmers, add the eggs, which will puff up. Allow to set, about 5 seconds, and using a wok spatula or similar tool. Push the sides of the egg mass toward the center to allow uncooked egg to reach the pan and solidify. Flip the mass, allow it to set, about 5 seconds, and slide onto a dish; do not overcook. With the edge of the spatula, break the eggs into small pieces. Set aside.
2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil to the wok and swirl to coat the pan. When the oil shimmers, add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the la chang, the scallions, and the rice and toss thoroughly until heated through. Add the soy sauce and reserved eggs and toss. Check for correct seasonings and add salt and peppr if necessary. Transfer to a platter. Serve immediately.