Special Fried Rice
Special Fried Rice Ingredients used in fried rice are greatly varied. They include vegetables such as carrots, bean sprouts, celery, peas, and others, as well as chicken, pork, shrimp, Spam, or tofu. Often cooked in a wok, it includes vegetable oil or animal fat to prevent sticking, as well as for flavor. Bits of egg provide color in many dishes. Chile pepper or hot sauces often add a piquant touch to this dish or are offered in a small dish separate to the rice. Many cooks season the fried rice with black pepper. Soy sauce gives fried rice its brown color and savory taste. Often, onions and garlic add complexity and extra flavor. It is popularly eaten either as an accompaniment to another dish or, alternatively on its own as a course by itself.
