Food Menu

Fried Rice

Ingredients

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)

Method

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.