Fried rice can be used with any meat, or no meat at all. Leftover pork chops, even picking the meat from the bone, offers enough for fried rice and makes a great meal.

The following recipe is a basic, that can be modified in many ways.

I lightly sautee the onions and mushrooms,and add to the rice. Then beat the eggs, let them run over the pan in a thin layer, fry them in butter or olive oil, then slice thinly or chop, to add to the rice.

Once added to the rice, stir fry everything, adding soy sauce near the end.


Fried Rice

3 c cooked rice
3 strip bacon, chopped fine
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/4 c cooked meat, diced fine
2 T green onions, minced
1/2 c sliced mushrooms, sauteed
2 T soy sauce




I also modify this recipe. The lentils I cook in broth, and don't add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, or cheese. Using different spices makes a completely different taste, and makes it not so tiring if you need to serve it repeatedly.

Lentils and Rice
1/2 c. brown rice (white may be used)
3/4 c. lentils, cleaned
2 and 3/4 c. water
1/2 chopped onions
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried crushed oregano

grated cheddar cheese

Put rice, rinsed lentils and water in a pot. Bring to rolling boil; reduce heat to lowest, cover. Allow to simmer for 45 minutes or until tender (add more water towards the end of this cooking time if the rice isn't quite done). Add chopped onions, garlic salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano. Cover; cook on low about 15 more minutes, or until onions are tender. Take off heat, keep covered a bit longer. To serve: place hot from the pan into a shallow bowl, immediately top with grated cheese.