Mom Linda, Bill and Joe Hu

My brother and I were a real handful for my Mom. Feeding two hungry, yet finicky kids must have been a challenge to say the least. But my mom’s fried rice was able to satisfy us, even when we were at our most ravenous. The ease of preparation and its simple ingredients made this recipe a mainstay in her arsenal. It would also be one of the most requested meals she ever made for us.

- Joe Hu, staff photographer

Ingredients:

2 eggs

3 cups of cooked rice

1/2 cup diced ham

pinch salt

pinch pepper

1 tablespoon chopped green onions

1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce

3 teaspoons vegetable oil

In a large nonstick wok or skillet on high heat, scramble eggs in a teaspoon of oil. Set cooked egg aside. In wok, cook diced ham until lightly browned. Add remaining cooking oil, then rice, egg, onions, salt and pepper to wok. Fry ingredients for 8-10 minutes mixing thoroughly.