Onion Fried Rice

 

2 T. toasted sesame oil

1 carrot, grated

½ zucchini, grated

¾-inch (2 cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

1¼ C. (250 g) cold cooked brown rice

1 roasted onion, sliced

1¼ C. (150 g) frozen peas

2 eggs, beaten (optional)

2 to 3 tsp. soy sauce or tamari

1 red chile, chopped with seeds for hot, removed for mild

1 T. black sesame seeds

 

Heat 1 T. of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the carrot, zucchini, and ginger for 5 minutes until tender not mushy. Add the rice, onion, and peas and cook for 4 minutes. Push the rice to the side of the pan, add the remaining oil, and crack in the eggs, if using. Prod it around the pan until it is just set. Break up the egg and stir through the rice. Drizzle the tamari over the top and serve with chile and sesame seeds.