2 cloves minced garlic
1 T. fresh ginger, grated
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green or red pepper, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. any vegetables you have: fresh, canned or frozen green beans, bean sprouts, broccoli, green peas, cauliflower,
1/4 c. nuts, sliced
1/4 c. dried, canned or fresh fruit, chopped, whatever you have: raisins, apricots, mangoes, or
bananas, pineapple (optional)
1 t. Chinese 5-spice (optional, but a very good addition)
1/3 c. soy sauce
1 scrambled egg
1/2 c. finely sliced leftover or canned meats or fish (optional)
a shake or two of your favorite hot sauce, or chili pepper
Saute garlic, ginger and onions until the onions are golden. Add green pepper, celery, vegetables, fruit and nuts to taste, and stir and cook for 2 minute
Add rice and continue cooking and stirring for 3 or 4 minutes. Add spices and soy sauce, continue stir frying for 1-2 minutes.
Fold in scrambled egg, stir fry 1 more minute.
Serve in bowls.
