Mexico: Fried Rice

Usually, if I have leftover white rice from a Chinese restaurant, I'll make some quick homemade fried rice with it. It's pretty simple: hot oil, soy sauce, onion, egg and whatever vegetables I have on hand. However, last night, my shy neighbor left some homemade salsa on my porch (at least I hope it was him). As I looked in the fridge trying to determine what I could eat it with, my eyes found the Chinese takeout container. Yes... yes... this could be crazy enough to work.

And work it did. I can't get it into my mouth fast enough. Without further ado, here is how to make Mexican-inspired fried rice.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 egg, beaten

2 cups cooked rice

1/2 yellow or white onion, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup pre-made salsa

Mexican-esque toppings of your choice

Step 1: Heat oil in large pan.

Step 2: Add egg and scramble, breaking it apart into small pieces.

Step 3: Add rice, onion, jalapeno and salt.

Step 4: Cook, stirring often, until rice and egg start to brown (approximately 8 minutes)

Step 5: Stir in salsa and continue to cook for 2 minutes.

Eat as is, or top with your choice of sour cream, avocado, more salsa, fresh cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded chicken, etc. etc. etc.