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KATE'S KITCHEN
Impromptu Fried Rice
Makes: 4 servings
Time: 20 minutes, with cooked rice
INGREDIENTS
3 T peanut or vegetable oil
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
1/2 lb green beans or asparagus, cut into 1-inch
pieces
1 C fresh or thawed frozen peas
1 C bean sprouts
1 T minced garlic
1 T peeled and minced fresh ginger
3-4 C cooked brown rice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 C sherry, white wine, or stock
2 T soy sauce
1 T dark sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 C chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
(optional)
DIRECTIONS
Put 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over high
heat. A minute later, add the scallions and bell pepper
and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and
begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Lower the heat if the
mixture starts to brown too quickly. Transfer the
vegetables to a bowl.
Add the green beans or asparagus and cook, again
over high heat, stirring occasionally, until nicely
browned and just tender, about 5 minutes. Add them
to the bowl with the vegetables. If you're using the
peas, drain them if necessary and add them, along
with the bean sprouts (if you're using them), to the
skillet; cook, shaking the skillet, for about a minute, or
until steaming. Add them to the bowl, too.
Put the remaining oil in the skillet, followed by the
garlic and ginger. Just a few seconds later, begin to
add the rice, a little at a time, using a spatula to break
up the clumps, and toss it with the oil. When all the
rice is added, make a well in its center and break the
eggs into it if you're using them; scramble them a bit
with the spatula, then stir to incorporate them into the
rice.
Return the vegetables to the pan and use the spatula
to fold everything until combined. Add the wine and
cook, still folding, for about a minute. Add the soy
sauce and sesame oil, then taste and add salt and
pepper if necessary. Turn off the heat, stir in the
cilantro, and serve.
Other ingredients to try in fried rice:
Grated cabbage
Chopped carrots
Minced hot chilies
Snow peas or snap peas
Peeled shrimp or squid
Bits of smoked sausage or ham, or cooked pork or
chicken
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THE LAST WORD
Mark your calendar for May 7, 2009 for
POOL SCHOOL. This years event will review
new Natural Chemistry products, simple pool
maintenance tips, and other important issues about
pool ownership.
We hope you will stop by our booth at the 2009 Spring
Home Show at F&M College. We will be handing out
coupons for great savings on Natural Chemistry's new
product line Pool Foundation. This new product line
will be featured during our Pool School event. Check
out this website for additional product information:
http://naturalchemistry.com/products/show/24.
Thank you for your loyal patronage and I look forward
to seeing you soon!
Experience higher living!
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Make your dreams a reality at Lancaster's premier
indoor home show March 20-22 at F&M
College. Terrific show specials and deep
discounts on all leftover Arctic Spas models.
We are proud of our very own, Brendan Wolpert,
who won a national calendar competition for Structure
Studios. Brendan has competed in two consecutive
competitions and been chosen to appear in the 2008
and 2009 calendars. This years design received the
highest honor and is featured on the cover of the
calendar.