Fried Rice with Spring Vegetables

Developed February, 2017. Other tender vegetables such as bean sprouts, sweet pepper, summer squash could be added or substituted based on local markets.

6 oz (175 g) young asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) lengths
6 oz (175 g) napa cabbage, bottoms trimmed, cut in half lengthwise, and then crosswise into 1/4 inch-wide (3 mm) strips
3 oz (85 g) yellow or white onion, sliced thinly through the poles
2 t (10 ml) garlic, minced
6 cups (1.5 l) steamed white rice, cooled over night
1/2 c (125 ml) frozen peas, thawed in cold water and drained
1 egg beaten with a fat pinch of salt, sugar and a splash of soy sauce (use egg substitute for vegan or omit)
vegetable oil, as needed
2 green onions, finely sliced across

Seasonings
2 t (10 ml) dark sesame oil
4 to 6 T (60 to 80 ml) soy sauce, to taste
1/2 t (2.5 ml) salt
1 t (5 ml) sugar

Heat a wok over medium heat to about 450 F (230 C). Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Set a kitchen timer to 10 minutes. When oil is hot, add asparagus and salt lightly. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Stir in cabbage, salt lightly, add oil as needed and stir fry 2 minutes. Add onion, fry 2 minutes more. Stir in rice, raise heat, and add a tablespoon of oil around the edge. Stir in seasonings. Fry about four minutes more, turning often, until lightly browned. Stir in peas, and drizzle on egg mixture. Cover and let stand one minute. Fold the egg into the rice. Garnish with the green onions. Serves four as part of a Chinese meal.