Mango Fried Rice

During the week there are so many things to do and there is so little time to cook.  So tonight I whipped up this quick fried rice and an avocado shake for dinner.  Fried rice is the perfect meal when you are pressed for time.  It only takes about 10 minutes to cook and is  great for using up leftovers.  I just happened to have some leftover ham in the fridge, but you could use shrimp, chicken, or even tofu.  Fried rice needs to be made with day old  cooked rice, but if you don't have any leftover rice you can put fresh cooked rice in the a uncovered bowl in the fridge for a few hours.  I planned ahead and cooked my rice last night.

Mango Fried Rice

2 tbs peanut oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbs chopped fresh ginger
2 hot green chilies, sliced into thin rounds
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chicken stock
3 tbs fish sauce
2 tbs soy sauce
1 tbs curry powder
1 tsp sugar
2 cups cooked ham, diced
4 cups cooked rice, cold and day old
1 ripe mango, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

In a wok over a high flame add the peanut oil.  Then add the shallot, garlic, green chillies, and ginger.  Fry until fragrant, about a minute or two.  Then add the egg and fry for about a minute.  Then add the chicken stock, fish sauce, soy sauce, curry powder, and the sugar.  Cook for about a minute.  Then add the rice and the ham.  Break up any large chunks of rice and fry for about 5 minutes.  Then add the mango and fry for 1 minute.  Remove from the heat.  Stir in the green onions and cilantro.

So about 10 minutes for the rice and 5 minutes for the shake.  Pretty quick meal...huh?  And only one pan and a blender to wash.