3 cups water
1 ½ cups quick-cooking brown rice
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup frozen petite peas
2 teaspoons sesame oil
¼ cup roasted peanuts (Optional)
Step 1
In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and pepper flakes, to taste. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Increase heat to medium-high and stir in cooked rice, green onions and soy sauce. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peas and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Add sesame oil and mix well. Garnish with peanuts, if desired.