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14 th Ave. Cafe Fried Rice – make restaurant type fried rice at home.

May 3, 2009

14 th Ave. Cafe is located in Portland Oregon. You really can make great tasting fried rice at home.

14th Ave Cafe Fried Rice

3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
1 rib celery, chopped
2 strips bacon, chopped
2 oz. cooked ham, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 C. cooled cooked white rice (1-1/3 cups uncooked)
1/2 C. mixed frozen peas and carrots, thawed
3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. fish sauce (nam pla), available in Asian markets
Pinch black pepper
1/4 C. chopped green onion
Heat a large skillet or wok and add the oil. Add garlic, celery, and bacon and cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Add ham and eggs; cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Add rice, peas and carrots; toss well to mix thoroughly. Add soy and fish sauces and pepper; stir-fry about 5 minutes. Add green onions; cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes longer or until done.