Cook’s-Choice Fried Rice

Name: Cook’s-Choice Fried Rice
Yield: serves 4, 1 1/2 cups per serving
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen green peas; 12 ounces cooked pork from Orange Sesame Pork or other lean, low-sodium cooked meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (lowest sodium available); 1 tablespoon vinegar (plain rice vinegar preferred); 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil; 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 medium onion, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups cooked brown rice (cold preferred); 1/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth or water (if using cold rice)

December 9, 2011

Although this dish calls for leftover Orange Sesame Pork (page 208), it’s so versatile that you can use almost any leftover lean meat—from baked chicken to Taco-Rubbed Flank Steak (page 184). No frozen peas and fresh carrots on hand? No problem. Use what you have—bell pepper, broccoli florets, asparagus, or whatever vegetables you prefer. You’ll need about 2 1/2 cups in addition to the onion.

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