There are many different types of rice that can be used to make fried rice. This recipe uses jasmine rice, which is a favorite of mine. The many different ingredients used in this recipe makes this fried rice stand out from the rest.

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups jasmine rice
7 oz. pork loin (sliced thin & lengths approx. 2 inches long)
6 large shrimp (uncooked)
3 large eggs
2 slices boiled ham (diced)
1/3 cup sweet red pepper (diced)
¼ cup sweet green pepper (diced)
½ cup mixed vegetables
1/3 cup black raisins
1 cup pineapple chunks
2 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. garlic (chopped)
1 tbsp. paprika
3 tbsp. olive oil

PREPARATION:

1. Using a rice cooker, or other method, cook the rice prior to starting this recipe.
2. Wash the pork and slice it thin into 2 inch long strips.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the garlic and fry until golden brown. Then, add the pork and stir for several minutes until well done.
4. Add the shrimp to the pan and continue to stir until the shrimp turns pink, then add the ham and stir the pork, shrimp and ham together for a few minutes.
5. Add the mixed vegetables, pineapple, raisins, sweet red pepper, green pepper, paprika and rice to the pan, then stir and mix everything thoroughly for a few minutes.
6. Add the soy sauce and sugar to the pan and continue to stir frequently until well done (approx. 5 minutes), then remove from the heat.
7. Place a leaf of romaine lettuce and some sliced cucumber on each plate and then add the contents of the pan onto each plate.
8. Garnish with coriander.

Make 3 servings

Tip: If desired, fry one egg for each serving and place on each plate and season the egg with black pepper.