Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS
2 chopped green onions
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
Hot pepper to taste
4 cups cooked rice
1 - 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or oyster sauce
1 C frozen peas & carrots
1 C chopped ham, if desired
1 C cooked chicken or shrimp, if desired

PREPARATION
Wash and finely chop the green onion. Lightly beat the eggs with salt and pepper.

Heat a wok or frying pan and add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggs. Cook, stirring, until they are lightly scrambled but not too dry. Remove the eggs and clean out the pan.

Add 2 tablespoons oil. Add the rice. Stir-fry for a few minutes, using chopsticks or a wooden spoon to break it apart. Stir in the soy sauce or oyster sauce as desired. Stir in thawed peas & carrots and ham. Add the chicken or shrimp, and eggs.

Mix thoroughly. Stir in the green onion. Serve hot.