Fried Rice

*Chinese New Year Collection*

3 slices bacon or 1 small slice ham
3 cups cold cooked rice
2 TB chopped onion

2 eggs, beaten
2 TB soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

1. Dice bacon or ham and fry in hot skillet until brown. Remove meat from pan and fry rice in the hot fat for about 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Add onion and cook 2 minutes more.

2. Combine beaten eggs with soy sauce and seasonings. Add to rice mixture together with browned meat. Mix well and continue frying until eggs are well cooked, turning constantly. Bits of left-over meat, chicken or crab may be used instead of bacon or ham. Serve on hot platter, garnished with sweet red pepper.

(Source: Dorothy Dean & kappboom wallpaper photo)