Fried Rice

Step 1

Put 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok ora large skillet, and turn heat to high. Whenit begins to shimmer, add onion, pepperand carrots and cook, stirring occasionally,until softened and beginning to brown, 5to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, removevegetables to a bowl.

Step 2

Drain peas if necessary, and add them toskillet; cook, shaking pan, for about a minute,or until hot. Remove them to the bowl.

Step 3

Put remaining oil in the skillet, followedby garlic and ginger. When the mixtureis fragrant, about 15 seconds later, addthe rice, breaking up clumps with a spoonas you go along and tossing it with oil.When the rice is well coated, make a wellin the center and break the eggs intoit. Scramble these, then stir into the rice.

Step 4

Return vegetables to the skillet and stirto integrate. Add wine or water and cook,stirring, for approximately 1 minute. Add soysauce and sesame oil, then taste and addsalt and pepper if necessary. Turn off heat,stir in the cilantro and serve.