Afternoon Quickie

New dishes are overrated. Sometimes you just need to take what you’ve already made and make it over, better. No wondrous insight today, just some age old Chinese inspiration that makes something that was delicious yesterday better than any microwave can ever claim.

Enjoy.

Leftover Fried Rice

About a cup of cooked rice
About a cup of cooked vegetables
1 egg, beaten
Sesame Oil
1-2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 to 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
Salt
Pepper
Red Pepper flakes
Wasabi Paste
Ginger Powder

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a pan with about half a teaspoon wasabi paste, a teaspoon of ginger powder and a pinch of red pepper flakes. After about 30 seconds, add the garlic, and about a minute after that, add the vegetables. Cook for 2-4 minutes, or until heated through, and add the rice. Cook until warm, and pour the sauce all over the rice, there should be a noticeable sizzle and smoke. After about a minute, form a well in the middle of the pan, and pour in the beaten egg. Wait about a minute and stir the egg into the rest of the rice/veggie mixture. Continue stirring constantly until the egg is completely cooked, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Feel free to add cooked meat along with the vegetables, but it is not necessary.