A Simple Yum Yum Fried Rice

Step 1: Make sure you have all the ingredients for this stir-fried rice on hand before you begin cooking so the frying can proceed without interruption.

Step 2: To make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients and reserve.

Step 3: Place the cooked rice in a bowl. Using your hands, break up any lumps and reserve.

Step 4: If using fresh peas, pour the water into a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the peas and boil for 1 - 2 minutes or until they are tender. Drain and reserve. If using frozen peas, allow them to thaw, then drain well and reserve.

Step 5: In a bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and white pepper.

Step 6: Heat a wok over high heat for 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil and, using a spatula, coat the wok with the oil. When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the beaten eggs and scramble with the spatula for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until medium-firm. Turn off the heat and transfer to a plate. Cut into small, coarse pieces, and reserve.

Step 7: Wash and dry the wok and spatula.

Step 8: Heat the wok over high heat for 20 seconds. Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil and, using the spatula, coat the wok with the oil.

Step 9: When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the ginger and stir briefly. Then add the garlic and stir briefly.

Step 10: Add the shallots and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 2 minutes, or until the shallots are translucent.

Step 11: Add the peas, raise the heat to high, and stir and cook for 2 minutes, or until very hot. Add the rice, stir to mix, then lower the heat to medium, and stir and mix for 3 minutes, or until the rice is very hot.

Step 12: Raise the heat to high, stir the sauce, and drizzle it over the rice.

Step 13: Stir constantly for about 2 minutes, or until the rice is evenly coated with the sauce. Add the eggs and stir and mix for about 1 minute.

Step 14: Taste for seasoning and adjust, if necessary.

Step 15: Turn off the heat and add scallions and distribute evenly.

Step 16: Transfer to a heated dish, and serve.